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Combustion of Solid Fuels in Rotary Kiln and Influence of their Composition on Emissions
Bojanovský, Jiří ; Jegla, Zdeněk (referee) ; Puchýř, Radim (referee) ; Máša, Vítězslav (advisor)
The work is focused on the study of the influence of solid fuel composition on the formation of pollutants during combustion in a rotary kiln. This is a highly topical issue related to the need to increase the share of alternative fuels as a substitute for fossil ones. The author builds on the research already carried out in this area, defines the basic characteristics of the problem under study and formulates hypotheses based on the summary of the current state of knowledge. The main hypothesis is ("The composition of the solid fuel mixture can be chosen in such a way as to reduce the generation of pollutants.") To verify this hypothesis, the author chooses experimental verification in combustion tests on a semi-operational experimental device. For the combustion tests, it was proposed to extend this equipment with apparatus that allows the evaluation of the fouling rate of heat transfer surfaces and the formation rate of particulate matter pollutants. This equipment was successfully used for combustion tests of 6 selected alternative fuels (refuse-derived fuel RDF, sewage sludge, and forest waste). Based on the combustion tests conducted with these sub-fuels, 6 fuel mixtures with high potential for industrial applications were defined. These mixtures were also burned in a rotary kiln. Based on the results obtained, the main hypothesis of the work was confirmed and the fuel mixture consisting of 70 wt.% forest waste, 20 wt.% RDF and 10 wt.% sewage sludge (MIX 6 in the work) was identified as the most suitable alternative to fossil fuels. This mixture did not show any operational problems and the best results were obtained in the formation of gaseous pollutants and particulate matter. The results of this work are a crucial point in the search for a methodology for the specification of suitable alternative fuel blends for combustion in the energy and manufacturing industries.
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