'Low capital methods of meeting regulatory requirements for dust control while extending the life of existing equipment in coal burning plants.'

摘要

In order to control dust when using Powder River basin or dustry coal, you need to start with a plant audit to identify problem areas. Little, if any, capital costs are required in most plants using mechanical and chemical control methods. Safety and health issues need to be addressed at the time a plan is developed. This can lower or eliminate fire potential due to fugitive dust. Also, reduced spray water usage should be included as a goal of any dust control plan. Using this approach, power deregulation does not have to mean higher capital and operating costs.