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System and method for firing coal having a significant mineral content

US4438709A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 1982
Grant dateMar 27, 1984
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF23C2201/301
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A conventional pulverized coal-fired furnace is supplied fuel at two different levels. The raw coal is classified into a stream of relatively pure coal ground to conventional fineness for burners at the lower level, and a stream of very finely divided coal with a large, heavy mineral content for burners at the higher level.

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