The Study on the Effect of Selected Parameters of Coal on Its Mass Loss During Combustion in a Two-Phase Flow of Inert Material

摘要

The inspiration behind this research is the attempt to explain the mechanism of the loss of the mass of coal particles during the process of their combustion in a circulating fluidized bed. The subject of research is related to various types of Polish bituminous and lignite coal. On the basis of research carried out up to now it is well known that the process of erosion plays a significant role in the process of burning coal by changing its mechanism, as well as generating additional loss of mass. The aim of this research is to define the impact of the basic parameters of coal, i.e.: volatile matter, fixed carbon, ash content, carbon content and additionally the Hardgrove grindability index on the erosive loss of mass of the burnt particles. The combustion process in a two-phase flow of inert material modelling the conditions of fast fluidization in the dilute upper zone of the combustion chamber has been carried out. Clear correlation of mass loss of the tested particles with chemical composition of coal especially with volatile matter and ash content have been observed. The impact of the Hardgrove grindability index on the process under analysis was not however noted.