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How to define excess air ratio in an industrial boiler?

02 Jun 2023

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 percentage and can be calculated by measuring the oxygen (O2) concentration in the flue gas and comparing it to the theoretical O2 concentration required for complete combustion.

The optimal excess air ratio for an industrial boiler depends on various factors, including the type of fuel being burned, the boiler design, and the operating conditions. A higher excess air ratio can improve combustion efficiency and reduce emissions, but it can also increase energy consumption and operating costs. On the other hand, a lower excess air ratio can reduce energy consumption and operating costs but may result in incomplete combustion and increased emissions.

Therefore, it is important to carefully monitor and control the excess air ratio in an industrial boiler to balance combustion efficiency, emissions, and operating costs.

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