Full-Scale Dual Alkali FGD (Flue Gas Desulfurization) Demonstration at Louisville Gas and Electric Company

摘要

The report summarizes the 1-year demonstration of the full-scale dual-alkali flue gas desulfurization (FGD) system at Louisville Gas and Electric Co.'s (LG/E's) Cane Run Unit 6. Systems performance is described in terms of performance guarantees and other parameters that were monitored throughout the demonstration. The report gives a detailed history of operation, including problems encountered in system operation and how they were solved. Capital and operating costs (estimated and incurred) are also reviewed.