Carbon buildup, also known as fouling, is a common problem in gas boilers that can lead to reduced efficiency and increased operating costs. There are several reasons why carbon buildup may occur in gas boilers, including:
1. Incomplete combustion: Incomplete combustion of the fuel can result in the production of soot and other carbon deposits. This can occur if the air-fuel ratio is not properly adjusted or if the burner is not functioning correctly.
2. Low-quality fuel: Low-quality fuel, suc...
The flue gas chamber, also known as the combustion chamber or firebox, is an essential component of an industrial boiler. Its primary function is to provide a space where fuel is burned, and heat is generated.
During the combustion process, fuel is burned in the flue gas chamber, producing high-temperature flue gases and heat. The heat is then transferred to the water or steam in the boiler tubes, generating steam or hot water for industrial processes or heating applications.
The flue gas cham...
Excess air ratio is a term used to describe the amount of air supplied to the combustion process in a boiler compared to the theoretical amount required for complete combustion. It is defined as the ratio of the actual amount of air supplied to the combustion process to the amount of air required for stoichiometric combustion.
In an industrial boiler, excess air is supplied to ensure that all of the fuel is burned completely and efficiently. The excess air ratio is usually expressed as a percen...
Industrial boilers are an essential part of many manufacturing processes, providing the steam and hot water needed to power machinery and heat buildings. However, they can also be a significant source of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, making it essential to ensure that they operate as efficiently as possible. In this article, we'll explore five ways to increase the efficiency of your industrial boiler, helping you to reduce operating costs, improve sustainability, and enhance p...
If the coal feeding air flow rate to the coal feeder of a fluidized bed boiler is too high or too low, it can have several effects on the operation of the boiler:
1. Too high coal feeding air flow rate: if the air flow rate to the coal feeder is too high, it can cause the coal to be blown out of the feeder and into the furnace too quickly, which can result in incomplete combustion and high emissions of unburned hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide. This can also cause fluctuations in the be...
The measurement data for the exhaust temperature of a gas boiler is typically taken at the flue gas outlet or the chimney outlet. This is where the combustion gases exit the boiler and are vented to the outside environment.
The temperature measurement is usually taken using a thermocouple or a temperature sensor mounted in the flue gas stream, either directly in the flue pipe or in a sampling probe inserted into the flue gas stream. The measurement should be taken at a point downstream ...
A diesel-fired boiler is designed to burn liquid diesel fuel, not solid fuel pellets. Therefore, a diesel-fired boiler cannot burn pellets directly without modifications to the combustion system.
However, it is possible to retrofit a diesel-fired boiler to burn pellets by installing a pellet burner or a biomass burner in the combustion system. These burners are designed to ignite and burn solid biomass fuel pellets, such as wood pellets, and can be adapted to fit various types of boilers, inclu...
Using artificially softened water in the heating circuit with your boiler can potentially cause issues and is not recommended.
Artificially softened water contains high levels of sodium ions, which can cause corrosion of the boiler and other components in the heating system. This corrosion can damage the boiler and other components, leading to leaks and reduced efficiency.
In addition, artificially softened water can cause problems with water pressure and flow rate, which can i...
