Jinping Zhang , Wenwen Wei , Haichen Zhao , Siyuan Li , Jingchun Shen , Defu Che , Lei Chen
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The results revealed markedly divergent ash behaviors of RH-SC and PW-SC blends. The silica-rich RH ash exhibited inherent slagging and fouling resistance. SC blending slightly enhanced these risks but effectively reduced the abrasion and corrosion propensities through mullite crystallization. PW ash exhibited high slagging, fouling, and corrosion propensities due to its abundant low-melting alkali silicate phases, while these propensities were substantially mitigated by SC blending — with a marked reduction when SC ratios exceeded 50 %. Transitioning from 20 % O<sub>2</sub>/80 % N<sub>2</sub> to 20 % O<sub>2</sub>/80 % CO<sub>2</sub> atmosphere had limited influence on ash behaviors. However, increasing O<sub>2</sub> concentration in O<sub>2</sub>/CO<sub>2</sub> atmosphere intensified slagging and fouling due to CaSO<sub>4</sub>-mediated eutectic formation. Oxy-fuel combustion decreased the abrasion propensity through mullite crystallization for RH-SC ash or increasing soft-phase formation for PW-SC ash. Elevated temperatures exacerbated slagging and fouling by enhancing ash fusion but improved abrasion resistance via crystallization of harder phases. Critically, sub-1200 °C operation with biomass-specific SC blending ratios is recommended to optimally mitigate ash-related risks. 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This study systematically investigates the multifactorial impacts on ash behaviors during oxy-fuel co-combustion of SC with two distinct types of biomass — rice husk (RH) and pine wood (PW). Through fixed-bed combustion experiments under varied atmospheres (O<sub>2</sub>/N<sub>2</sub>, O<sub>2</sub>/CO<sub>2</sub>) and temperatures (900–1350 °C), coupled with XRF/XRD/AFT/SEM-EDS analysis, the slagging, fouling, corrosion, and abrasion propensities of ashes were evaluated using a suite of established indices. The results revealed markedly divergent ash behaviors of RH-SC and PW-SC blends. The silica-rich RH ash exhibited inherent slagging and fouling resistance. SC blending slightly enhanced these risks but effectively reduced the abrasion and corrosion propensities through mullite crystallization. PW ash exhibited high slagging, fouling, and corrosion propensities due to its abundant low-melting alkali silicate phases, while these propensities were substantially mitigated by SC blending — with a marked reduction when SC ratios exceeded 50 %. Transitioning from 20 % O<sub>2</sub>/80 % N<sub>2</sub> to 20 % O<sub>2</sub>/80 % CO<sub>2</sub> atmosphere had limited influence on ash behaviors. However, increasing O<sub>2</sub> concentration in O<sub>2</sub>/CO<sub>2</sub> atmosphere intensified slagging and fouling due to CaSO<sub>4</sub>-mediated eutectic formation. Oxy-fuel combustion decreased the abrasion propensity through mullite crystallization for RH-SC ash or increasing soft-phase formation for PW-SC ash. Elevated temperatures exacerbated slagging and fouling by enhancing ash fusion but improved abrasion resistance via crystallization of harder phases. Critically, sub-1200 °C operation with biomass-specific SC blending ratios is recommended to optimally mitigate ash-related risks. 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Multifactorial impacts on ash behaviors during oxy-fuel co-combustion of semi-coke and biomass
Oxy-fuel co-combustion of semi-coke (SC) and biomass represents a promising strategy for reducing carbon emissions and utilizing solid industrial waste. However, the ash behavior mechanisms underlying this process remain inadequately understood. This study systematically investigates the multifactorial impacts on ash behaviors during oxy-fuel co-combustion of SC with two distinct types of biomass — rice husk (RH) and pine wood (PW). Through fixed-bed combustion experiments under varied atmospheres (O2/N2, O2/CO2) and temperatures (900–1350 °C), coupled with XRF/XRD/AFT/SEM-EDS analysis, the slagging, fouling, corrosion, and abrasion propensities of ashes were evaluated using a suite of established indices. The results revealed markedly divergent ash behaviors of RH-SC and PW-SC blends. The silica-rich RH ash exhibited inherent slagging and fouling resistance. SC blending slightly enhanced these risks but effectively reduced the abrasion and corrosion propensities through mullite crystallization. PW ash exhibited high slagging, fouling, and corrosion propensities due to its abundant low-melting alkali silicate phases, while these propensities were substantially mitigated by SC blending — with a marked reduction when SC ratios exceeded 50 %. Transitioning from 20 % O2/80 % N2 to 20 % O2/80 % CO2 atmosphere had limited influence on ash behaviors. However, increasing O2 concentration in O2/CO2 atmosphere intensified slagging and fouling due to CaSO4-mediated eutectic formation. Oxy-fuel combustion decreased the abrasion propensity through mullite crystallization for RH-SC ash or increasing soft-phase formation for PW-SC ash. Elevated temperatures exacerbated slagging and fouling by enhancing ash fusion but improved abrasion resistance via crystallization of harder phases. Critically, sub-1200 °C operation with biomass-specific SC blending ratios is recommended to optimally mitigate ash-related risks. The findings provide fundamental insights into optimizing oxy-fuel co-combustion processes for sustainable energy utilization.
期刊介绍:
The exploration of energy sources remains a critical matter of study. For the past nine decades, fuel has consistently held the forefront in primary research efforts within the field of energy science. This area of investigation encompasses a wide range of subjects, with a particular emphasis on emerging concerns like environmental factors and pollution.