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What factors are related to the flue gas dew point of industrial boilers?

21 Jul 2023

The dew point is a term used in meteorology to describe the temperature at which air must be cooled for water vapor to condense into water, given a constant barometric pressure. In simpler terms, the dew point is the temperature at which the air becomes saturated with water vapor.

 

When the temperature drops below the dew point, the excess water vapor in the air will condense into liquid water, forming dew (if outside on grass, for example), frost (if the temperature is below freezing), or condensation (like the water droplets that form on a cold drink on a hot day).

 

In the context of industrial boilers, the dew point refers to the temperature at which the flue gases (the exhaust gases from the boiler) start to condense. This is an important parameter to consider in boiler operation and design, as condensation in the flue or heat exchanger can cause corrosion and other problems.

 

The dew point of flue gases in industrial boilers is influenced by several factors:

 

Fuel Type: Different types of fuel produce different types of flue gas when burned, which can affect the dew point. In general, fuels that produce more moisture when burned (like natural gas, which produces water vapor as a combustion product) will have a higher dew point.

 

Flue Gas Composition: The dew point of flue gas is largely determined by its composition, particularly the concentrations of water vapor and pollutants like sulfur dioxide. The more water vapor the gas contains, the higher its dew point will be. If the gas contains sulfur dioxide (as is common with coal-fired boilers), this can react with the water vapor to form sulfuric acid, which has a much higher dew point.

 

Boiler Operating Conditions: The pressure and temperature at which the boiler operates can also affect the dew point of the flue gas. Higher operating pressures often lead to higher dew points, and the dew point will also increase with the flue gas temperature.

 

Air/Fuel Ratio: The ratio of air to fuel during combustion also affects the dew point. Too much air (a condition known as excess air) can increase the amount of nitrogen and oxygen in the flue gas, potentially leading to the formation of more acidic compounds and raising the dew point.

 

Understanding the dew point of the flue gas is important in the operation of industrial boilers, as it can help to prevent condensation and the associated corrosion problems in the flue and other parts of the system. This is especially crucial for efficient and safe operation of condensing boilers, which are designed to recover heat from the flue gas.

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