Question

A 1200 mw pulverized coal fired steam plant (32% efficient) uses coal with a heat content jof 11,250 btu/lb. The coal has an ash content of 9%, and that 65% of this is fly ash. Determine the collection effficiency needed to meet us-epa new source performances standards for fparticulate matter in a coal fired power plant.

Answer 1

pulverized coal-fired boiler is an industrial or utility boiler that generates thermal energy by burning pulverized coal (also known as powdered coal or coal dust since it is as fine as face powder in cosmetic makeup) that is blown into the firebox.