A selected discussion topic on a common plant O&M issue This is becoming quite a big challenge for a number of CFBC boilers, particularly with the new stringent emission limits imposed by the PCB’s. Ineffective in-bed sulphur capture can be significantly contributing to this problem. Please share your experience and practices in this regard.

ESP performance is becoming a continuous challenge for our industries using solid fuel in their boilers.

This is one area where most organizations take lots of initiatives. Introducing VFD for flow control, replacement of under loaded auxiliary equipment, trimming of impellers, etc. are quite common. However, sometimes a particular change that results in to reduction of APC may develop some other complications in the system. A holistic approach therefore is required in this area. We invite all community members to share their experience in this regard.

Due to prolonged exposure to very high temp. all Gas Turbines irrespective of make and capacity, undergo physical unrecoverable degradation in terms of capacity and Heat Rate.