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Pulverized Coal-Fired Boilers: Future Directions of Scientific Research

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  • Marek Ochowiak

    (Department of Chemical Engineering and Equipment, Poznan University of Technology, 60-965 Poznan, Poland
    Kuncar S.A., Pszczyńska 167C, 43-175 Wyry, Poland)

  • Zdzisław Bielecki

    (Kuncar S.A., Pszczyńska 167C, 43-175 Wyry, Poland
    Department of Automatic Control and Robotics, Silesian University of Technology, Akademicka 2A, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland)

  • Andżelika Krupińska

    (Department of Chemical Engineering and Equipment, Poznan University of Technology, 60-965 Poznan, Poland)

  • Magdalena Matuszak

    (Department of Chemical Engineering and Equipment, Poznan University of Technology, 60-965 Poznan, Poland)

  • Sylwia Włodarczak

    (Department of Chemical Engineering and Equipment, Poznan University of Technology, 60-965 Poznan, Poland)

  • Michał Bielecki

    (EMAG Instytut Badawczy Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz-Instytut Technik Innowacyjnych EMAG, Leopolda 31, 40-189 Katowice, Poland)

  • Dariusz Choiński

    (Department of Automatic Control and Robotics, Silesian University of Technology, Akademicka 2A, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland)

  • Jarosław Smyła

    (EMAG Instytut Badawczy Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz-Instytut Technik Innowacyjnych EMAG, Leopolda 31, 40-189 Katowice, Poland)

  • Krzysztof Jagiełło

    (Thermal Processes Department, Institute of Power Engineering, Mory 8, 01-330 Warsaw, Poland)

Abstract

The paper provides an outlook on future directions of research and the possible applications for pulverized coal-fired boilers. One potential direction for future research is to focus on the ways to improve the efficiency of pulverized coal-fired boilers. This could involve developing new combustion technologies that are able to more thoroughly burn the coal and produce less waste or finding ways to capture and use the excess heat that is generated during the combustion process. The pulverized coal combustion process in power boilers is still being improved by the preliminary cleaning of coal and the use of various catalytic additives. Another area of research that could be valuable is the development of advanced control systems and monitoring technologies for pulverized coal-fired boilers. These systems could be used to optimize the performance of the boiler and ensure that it is operating at maximum efficiency while also providing real-time data on the condition of the boiler and any potential problems that may arise. The analysis of literature shows that several future paths of development and scientific research related to the technology of pulverized coal combustion in boilers can be distinguished.

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  • Marek Ochowiak & Zdzisław Bielecki & Andżelika Krupińska & Magdalena Matuszak & Sylwia Włodarczak & Michał Bielecki & Dariusz Choiński & Jarosław Smyła & Krzysztof Jagiełło, 2023. "Pulverized Coal-Fired Boilers: Future Directions of Scientific Research," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(2), pages 1-15, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:16:y:2023:i:2:p:935-:d:1035488
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