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How to achieve ultra-low sulfur emissions using fluidized bed combustion technology? A simple and effective method!
In today's era of environmental protection, fluidized bed combustion technology (FBC) has become an important technology in the energy industry. Not only can it burn various solid fuels at relatively low cost and with high efficiency, it also has the potential for ultra-low sulfur emissions. This makes fluidized bed combustion technology increasingly important in the current market, especially in reducing environmental pollution.
Fluidized bed combustion technology allows fuel particles to be suspended in a steaming bed, where sufficient oxygen promotes rapid chemical reactions.
The basic principle of this technology is to use airflow to suspend particulate fuel in the bed. Through constant airflow agitation, the solid fuel is burned more evenly, thereby improving the heat energy transfer efficiency. This effectively reduces harmful gas emissions while improving energy conversion.
FBC technology offers many significant advantages. First, the technology is capable of burning a variety of low-grade solid fuels, including coal, coal waste and woody biomass, without the need for expensive fuel treatment. In addition, compared with traditional combustion furnaces, fluidized bed combustion systems have smaller volumes for the same heat demand, which gives them advantages in terms of cost and flexibility.
The main benefits of fluidized bed combustion are the choice of multiple fuels and low sulfur emissions during the combustion process.
During the fluidized bed combustion process, the addition of limestone helps capture the sulfur produced by combustion, significantly reducing SOx emissions. Through this process, more than 95% of sulfur pollutants in coal can be adsorbed in the boiler, thereby achieving the goal of ultra-low emissions. In addition, since the operating temperature of fluidized bed combustion is relatively low, this also effectively reduces the generation of NOx and reduces the impact on the environment.
Nonetheless, FBC technology also has some challenges. For example, corrosion is prone to occur on the inner walls of the boiler, and prolonged startup may result in reduced efficiency. However, its low sintering temperature and high heat exchange efficiency still make it an attractive option.
The advantage of fluidized bed combustion technology is its lower combustion temperature, which not only reduces NOx emissions, but also improves overall combustion efficiency.
In terms of technical type, fluidized bed combustion systems are mainly divided into two categories: atmospheric fluidized bed and pressurized fluidized bed. Each type can be appropriately optimized according to its operating conditions. Atmospheric fluidized beds typically operate at regular air pressure, while pressurized fluidized beds operate at higher pressures, creating high-pressure airflow that drives turbines.
Looking further, the advanced pressurized fluidized bed system improves the overall system efficiency by combining natural gas and fluidized bed combustion heat sources. This makes it particularly important in modern combustion systems, especially in the context of gradual depletion of energy resources.
The development of fluidized bed combustion technology reflects the ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impact and provides feasible solutions.
In the future, fluidized bed combustion technology will continue to advance to meet the world's demand for clean energy. As design and materials technology improves, it is expected that its efficiency will further increase, making it a more market-competitive energy choice. In addition, adhering to the principle of low emissions will also enable it to be more widely used and promoted globally.
In this context, we can’t help but think: Can fluidized bed combustion technology become an important bridge for future energy transformation and achieve the goal of sustainable development?
