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Method and apparatus for improved firing of biomass and other solid fuels for steam production and gasification

US9581325B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 2015
Grant dateFeb 28, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E20/34
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A ground supported single drum power boiler is described combining a refractory lined and insulated V-Cell floor; refractory lined and insulated combustion chamber; integrated fuel chutes configured to pre-dry wet solid fuel; top mounted fuel bin; internal chamber walls; configurable combustion air systems; and a back pass with after-burner ports and cross flow superheaters. The boiler can be configured in pre-assembled modules to minimize the field construction time and cost. An alternative embodiment is adaptable as a gasifier.

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