Effect of Limestone Addition to Coal on SO2 Emission Control and Erosion-Corrosion Behaviour of Rifle Bore Bed Tube in AFBC Boiler

Abstract

The re-engineered feedstock technique converts low-quality coal into high-quality coal using physical processing on AFBC boiler under full scale with coal as primary fuel. The physical feedstock mixing was adapted as it is identified as having the potential to improve the quality, environmental impact, and energy efficiency of coal combustion. The addition of 6.3% of limestone significantly reduced the SO₂ emissions by 34% and the structural stability was ensured by the retained Fe. The erosive corrosive studies ensures no degradation to the structural material due to the introduction of the limestone particulates. The reduced concentration of sulphur content in the flue gas and passivation of surfaces with the limestone together synergetically reduced the erosion-corrosion effect on the rifle tube section.