| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/M12759/01 |
| Title: |
INVESTIGATION OF A NOVEL JET DEFLECTOR TO AVOID SLAG BUILD UP AROUND SEC AIR JETS IN INCINERATORS & BOILERS |
| Principal Investigator: |
Sharifi, Professor VN |
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Chemical & Biological Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Sheffield |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 September 1998 |
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31 August 2001 |
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52,677
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A mojor problem in the operation of incinerators/boiler arises due to the build-up of slag on the walls and around the secondary air jets located in the throat region of the furncacme. The slag can accumulate to a thickness of about one meter with a weight of several tonnes. This accumulation can reduce the availability of a plant, alter the fluid dynamics in this critical mixing region of the plant where secondary air is introduced through jets as well as causing safety problems since injury can be caused when the material is removed during maintenance work. The main objective of this is to investigate the use of a novel jet deflector to avoid slag buildup around the secondary jets in the incinerator plants and boilers. The proposed program includes both experimental as well as theoretical studies and CFD modelling work.
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