OVERVIEW
Biomass fuels continue to supplant fossil fuels for thermal energy production, notably in the European Union and throughout combined heat and power (CHP) facilities worldwide. According to IEA, biomass currently provides 10% of the global energy supply with about 13% of that amount used for CHP applications. Today’s biomass fuel arena goes well beyond wood chips and bark to include agro fuels, poultry litter, waste fuels (MSW and RDF), construction/demolition debris, pellets and engineered fuels. Many newer biomass fuels pose greater challenges to fuel handling and combustion. These include higher percentages of ash (+25%), extreme ranges of “as-fired moisture,” higher chlorine and nitrogen content, greater percentages of alkali metals which promote slagging and fouling.
These challenges are set against a backdrop of increasingly stringent requirements for biomass users & plant operators to achieve greater fuel efficiencies and output to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce landfilling of residuals. Goals to increase plant reliability and availability by decreasing outage frequency to 24 months or more while achieving environmental compliance present further challenges to both industrial and CHP facilities.
Modern Grate Combustion Design - Refuse Fuels / Fuel Management – Metering / Feeding / Combustion
Modern grate combustion systems are one of the leading technologies for burning biomass and other refuse fuels across the globe for decades. In particular, the spreader type grate system has enhanced ability to combust the widest range of biomass and refuse fuels. Spreader type grate systems depend on the solid fuels utilized to have a specific size distribution to allow for both suspension firing of finer fuel particles and firing larger particles at or near the grate. This requires careful design of the fuel metering and distribution systems to avoid fuel particle degradation and enhance the operability of combustion characteristics in the lower furnace.
In this informative webinar, Bob Morrow, Senior Technical Manager and Rich Clasby, Business Development Manager for Detroit Stoker Company, will discuss challenges posed by today’s diverse biomass fuel mix. Topics will include:
Discussion of fuel types and characteristics, fuel management tips and aspects of fuel metering and delivery
Grate types and design considerations for equipment and combustor design for consideration of system availability, reliability, and environmental considerations
Case Studies:
Grate fired 50MWe biomass facility
Experiences of grate fired poultry fueled facilities
Detroit Stoker experiences of refuse and construction & demolition fuels
This webinar can help power developers, city and town planners, municipalities, industrial companies, and utilities make informed decisions about considering CHP, WTE for any future upgrade, repowering, or new project anywhere in the world. Register today to secure your spot in this free webinar.
Attendees can ask questions during the Q&A session of the webinar.
Register today to secure your spot in this free webinar!
Who Should Attend:
Owners and operators of CHP plants and industrial boilers
Developers & Municipalities
A&E Engineers
City & Town Planners
Grate Boiler Suppliers
PRESENTERS
Bob Morrow | Senior Technical Manager | Detroit Stoker Company
Currently Senior Technical Manager with Detroit Stoker Company and responsible for the Service Department activities, Engineering studies and combustion related research and development activities. He has been employed by Detroit Stoker Company since 1986, holding several different technical positions, including Project Engineer, Engineering Manager and Service Manager. Current member of several professional organizations including CIBO, ASME, TAPPI and Technical Committee member of NFPA 85. Graduated 1985 from Oakland University Rochester, Michigan USA with Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering.
Rich Clasby | Business Development Manager | Detroit Stoker Company
Rich Clasby is currently Business Development Manager for Detroit Stoker Company. He is responsible for Sales Promotion and Sales Channel Development for Detroit® Combustion Equipment. Rich has 30+ years of experience in application engineering, sales, sales/marketing management, and general management in the industrial combustion field, including direct experience in more than 25 countries around the world. Rich received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, and completed an Executive Development Program at Stanford University / National University of Singapore.