AUTHOR: Zhangfa Wu
DATE: October 2003
PAGES: 42
ABSTRACT:
Fluidised bed combustion differs from conventional pulverised coal combustion. It uses a continuous stream of air to
create turbulence in a mixed bed of fuel, inert material and coarse fuel ash particles. Combustion occurs at lower
temperatures typically between 800°C and 900°C. This report reviews the fundamental aspects of the technology. It
provides an up-to-date understanding of the mechanisms and chemical reactions involved in fluidised bed combustion
and how process parameters and/or fuel quality may affect fluidisation, combustion and pollutant formation.