Analysis/control of in-bed tube erosion phenomena in the fluidized bed combustion (FBC) system. Technical progress report No. 8, July 1994--September 1994

Abstract

This technical report summarizes the research work performed and progress achieved during the period of July 1, 1994 to September 30, 1994. The metal wastage of AISI 1018 low carbon steel at different particle velocity was discussed to understand the erosion phenomena of in-bed tube in FBC system. At both low velocity (2.5 m/s) and high (30 m/s), the maximum metal wastage was occurred at 45{degrees} of impact angle. The erosion rates at low particle velocity were two (2) to three (3) orders of magnitude lower than those at high particle velocity. The characteristics of anti-erosion and design considerations were discussed and suggested for some basic design guidelines, which might be important to the designer of bubbling fluidized combustors. The working principle and mechanism of anti-erosion devices will be discussed. Based upon the understanding of the working principle and mechanism of anti-erosion devices, different types of ant-erosion tube will be designed for the cold model bench-scale FBC system.