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Fundamental studies of the mechanisms of slag deposit formation

Author
Austin, L. G.
Published
United States : [publisher not identified], 1985
Springfield, Va.: National Technical Information Service, [approximately 1985]
Physical Description
microfiche : negative ; 11 x 15 cm
Additional Creators
Benson, S., Gomez, C., Malchenson, D., and Tangsathitkulchai, M.

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Summary
A laboratory test furnace was used to investigate the slagging tendencies of pulverized coal under conditions which simulate the combustion conditions in a full-scale boiler. The accomplishments during this reporting period include: (1) Preliminary results of tests using polymer-mineral mixtures have shown that the deposits produced are similar in morphology to deposits produced from coals. (2) Temperature profiles in the region bewteen the constrictor and the substrate were determined by the use of pyrometric cones. (3) The performance of the fluidized spouting-bed feeder was tested to determine whether it was feeding a representative sample of coal. (4) Quantitative SEM-microprobe analysis was performed on a cross-section of an Indian Head lignite ash deposit. The results showed trends in composition with respect to height and distance from the centerline to outer edges of the deposit. Development work has continued on the computer-controlled SEM system. The sintering characteristics of Beulah and Upper Freeport fly ashes were examined. The compressive strength and shrinkage of the Beulah fly ash remained essentially unchanged with time at heat treatment temperatures below 1150/sup 0/C, whereas significant changes in compressive strength and shrinkage occurred in the sintering of the Upper Freeport fly ash. Strength tests of the HF-washed Upper Freeport fly ash were performed to verify the hypothesis that glassy phases in fly ash promote deposit strength. In addition, sintering studies on a model system consisting of a soda glass and alumina mixture were performed to illustrate the viscous flow mechanism of sintering. 11 refs., 29 figs., 7 tabs.
Report Numbers
DE85016182; DOE/PC/70770-4
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NTIS collection.
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DOE contract number: FG22-84PC70770
OSTI Identifier 5460044
Research organization: Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park (USA). Coll. of Earth and Mineral Sciences.
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