Discharge and Handling of Solids from Pressurized Fluidized-Bed Combustors

摘要

The discharge and handling of spent solids from pressurized fluidized-bed combustors (PFBCs) are important functional aspects of operating units. If PFBC technology is to be readily accepted commercially, simple, functional, and reliable methods for the discharge and handling of solids from pressurized vessels must be available. This report assesses the present status of solids-discharge and handling in pressurized fluidized-bed systems. It traces the historical evolution of solids discharge and handling methods, relates these developments to present usage, evaluates the commercial suitability of current and proposed methods, and outlines the effort believed necessary to develop commercially acceptable systems. (ERA citation 08:014624)