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Coal-fired Industrial Furnace Clean Burning Technology
Introduction
Coal-fired industrial furnaces are used to produce heat and power for industries in many countries. The burning of fossil fuels, particularly coal, is the largest contributor to air pollution. According to a study by the US Environmental Protection Agency, coal-fired industrial furnaces are among the top sources of air pollutants such as particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide. Clean burning technology is essential for controlling the emissions from these furnaces in order to reduce their impact on the environment. This article looks at the clean burning technologies available for coal-fired industrial furnaces and their associated benefits.
Background of Coal-Fired Industrial Furnaces
Coal-fired industrial furnaces are used to produce heat and power for metal production, chemical processing, and other industrial operations. These furnaces operate by burning coal to create a hot, pressurized gas which is then routed through a heat exchanger to generate the required heat. This method of electricity generation is relatively cheap and simple, but it has the drawback of emitting substantial amounts of pollutants into the atmosphere.
Clean Burning Technologies
Coal-fired industrial furnaces can be made more efficient and environmentally friendly through the use of clean burning technologies. These technologies include the following:
1. Flue Gas Desulfurization
Flue gas desulfurization (FGD) is the process of removing sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions from coal-fired industrial furnaces. FGD systems capture the SO2 emissions in a wet scrubber and chemically convert them into a harmless by-product, calcium sulfate. This technology is effective in reducing SO2 emissions by up to 95 percent.
2. Selective Catalytic Reduction
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) is a process used to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) from coal-fired industrial furnaces. This technology uses a catalyst to convert the NOx emissions into harmless nitrogen and water. SCR systems can reduce NOx emissions by up to 80 percent.
3. Dry Sorbent Injection
Dry Sorbent Injection (DSI) is a process used to reduce emissions of acid gases from coal-fired industrial furnaces. This process involves injecting a dry sorbent into the exhaust stream, which chemically reacts with the acid gases in order to reduce their concentration. DSI systems are capable of reducing acid gas emissions by up to 95 percent.
4. Carbon Capture and Storage
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) systems are used to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from coal-fired industrial furnaces. This process is most effective when combined with other clean burning technologies such as flue gas desulfurization and selective catalytic reduction. CCS systems are capable of reducing CO2 emissions by up to 95 percent.
Benefits of Clean Burning Technologies
Clean burning technologies are essential for controlling emissions from coal-fired industrial furnaces. These technologies can help to reduce air pollution and its associated health risks, as well as to protect the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Clean burning technologies can also help to improve the efficiency of coal-fired industrial furnaces, as they are capable of recovering energy from the exhaust stream.
Conclusion
Coal-fired industrial furnaces are essential for many industries, but their use carries an environmental cost due to their high emissions of air pollutants. Clean burning technologies such as flue gas desulfurization, selective catalytic reduction, dry sorbent injection, and carbon capture and storage can be used to reduce these emissions and to make coal-fired furnaces more efficient and environmentally friendly.
