Stefan Åhman

ALSTOM POWER'S FLASH DRYER ABSORBER FOR FLUE GAS DESULFURIZATION

ALSTOM’s Flash Dryer Absorber (FDA) system is a dry FGD technology, which aims for simplicity and compactness. This first installation was in Poland at the 2×120 Mwe Lasiska site, and was commissioned in 1996. Since then there have been a number of important developments of technology, notably combination with an ESP, use of integrated lime hydration and use of ash from CFB as the reagent; supported by an ongoing test program. The technology also looks promising for the retrofit area. The combined full-scale plant for the removal of flyash and SO2 can often be fitted into the space occupied by the existing electrostatic precipitators. There are seventeen commercial installations of FDA in various stages of operation, construction, and design.Copyright