Pulverized Coal Combustion Analysis using CFD

Understanding combustion behavior in large-scale furnaces is critical to improving efficiency, reliability, and operational safety. In this case study, we explore how advanced CFD modeling was used to analyze flow dynamics and combustion characteristics in a pulverized coal furnace.

The study begins with model validation against experimental data from an IRFR furnace, ensuring accuracy and reliability. Building on this foundation, the approach is extended to simulate combustion in a 140 MW coke furnace, capturing complex interactions between flow, turbulence, and chemical reactions.

Key focus areas include coal particle behavior during devolatilization, combustion stability, and the impact of furnace design elements such as over-fired air ports. Using advanced multiphase modeling and turbulence-chemistry interaction techniques, this study provides deep insights into combustion performance and potential operational challenges.

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