Volume 11 Issue 3 ( September 2024)

Pages_2755-2760

Investigation of Loop Seal Pressure in Circulating Fluidized Bed: A Comparative Analysis of Biomass Combustion

Taopik Hidayat, Dwika Budianto, Desy Kurniawati, Yusuf Ahda, Ilham Arnif, Anita Dewi Limbong, Nur Endah Eny S., Wiwie Chaeruni, Riko Ardiana, Cahyadi

[ABSTRACT ]

The purpose of this research is to investigate the effect of adding ash to the loop seal in a 15 kWth CFB. This experimental test comprised three distinct trials, each utilizing 2,500 grams of sand and the incorporation of 50 and 100 grams of biomass ash, respectively. The experimental results show that the addition of ash to the loop seal affected the operational performance. the circulation rate did not occur due to voids in the loop seal when 100 grams of ash was added. This research provided insight into the effects of full biomass firing in CFB boilers.

Keywords: circulating fluidized bed, circulation rate, loop seal, solid particle