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Fuels of Opportunity: Characteristics and Uses In Combustion Systems: Characteristics and Uses In Combustion Systems

Tillman, David; Harding, N. Stanley

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Table of contents
  • Contentsvii
  • Prefaceix
  • Chapter 1. Overview of Opportunity Fuels1
  • 1.1. Introduction1
  • 1.2. Towards a Definition of Opportunity Fuels5
  • 1.3 Typical Opportunity Fuel Applications7
  • 1.4. Issues Associated with Opportunity Fuel Utilization12
  • 1.5. Approach of this Assessment25
  • 1.6. References26
  • Chapter 2. Petroleum Coke and Petroleum-Based Products as Opportunity Fuels29
  • 2.1. Introduction29
  • 2.2. Fuel Characteristics of Petroleum Coke33
  • 2.3. Petroleum Coke Utilization in Cyclone Boilers49
  • 2.4. Cofiring Petroleum Coke in Pulverized Coal Boilers62
  • 2.5. Petroleum Coke Utilization in Fluidized Bed Boilers69
  • 2.6. Other Opportunity Fuel Uses of Petroleum Coke75
  • 2.7. Opportunity Fuels Related to Petroleum Coke76
  • 2.8. Conclusions Regarding Petroleum-based Opportunity Fuels80
  • 2.9. References81
  • Chapter 3. Coal-Water Slurries and Related Waste Coal Opportunity Fuels89
  • 3.1. Introduction89
  • 3.2. Fuel Characteristics of Coal-Water Slurries92
  • 3.3. Case Studies in Cofiring Coal-Water Slurries105
  • 3.4. Opportunity Fuels Related to CWS Technology112
  • 3.5. Conclusions Regarding Coal-Water Slurries113
  • 3.6. Utilization of Waste Coal as Opportunity Fuel115
  • 3.7. Conclusions122
  • 3.8. References122
  • Chapter 4. Woody Biomass Opportunity Fuels129
  • 4.1. Introduction129
  • 4.2. Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Woody Biomass Fuels134
  • 4.3. Using Woody Biomass as an Opportunity Fuel in Dedicated Boilers156
  • 4.4. Woody Biomass Cofiring in Pulverized Coal Cofiring Boilers160
  • 4.5. Cofiring Woody Biomass in Cyclone Boilers170
  • 4.6. Conclusions Regarding Using Woody Biomass as an Opportunity Fuel178
  • 4.7. References181
  • Chapter 5. Herbaceous and Agricultural Biomass Opportunity Fuels189
  • 5.1. Introduction189
  • 5.2. Fuel Characteristics of Switchgrass and Related Agricultural Biomass Materials192
  • 5.3. Case Studies in the Use of Herbaceous Biomass as an Opportunity Fuel209
  • 5.4. Opportunity Fuels Related to Herbaceous Biomass218
  • 5.5. Conclusions219
  • 5.6. References221
  • Chapter 6. Tire-Derived Fuel as an Opportunity Fuel227
  • 6.1. Introduction227
  • 6.2. Fuel Characteristics of Tire-Derived Fuel243
  • 6.3. Cofiring Tire-Derived Fuel in Cyclone Boilers247
  • 6.4. Cofiring Tire-Derived Fuel in Stoker Boilers252
  • 6.5. Cofrring TDF in Pulverized Coal Boilers254
  • 6.6. Cofiring TDF in Industrial Boilers256
  • 6.7. Similar Opportunity Fuels -Waste Plastics257
  • 6.8. Conclusions Regarding TDF and Related Opportunity Fuels259
  • 6.9. References260
  • Chapter 7. Gaseous and Liquid Opportunity Fuels265
  • 7.1. Introduction265
  • 7.2. Coalbed Methane267
  • 7.3. Landfill Gas273
  • 7.4. Coke Oven Gas and Refiery Gas282
  • 7.5. Wastewater Treatment Gas285
  • 7.6. Hazardous Wastes as Opportunity Fuels290
  • 7.7. Conclusions Regarding Gaseous and Liquid Opportunity Fuels299
  • 7.8. References300
  • Index305
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780080441627
  • ISBN-13 9780080532066
  • Author Tillman, David; Harding, N. Stanley
  • Category Science
  • Subject Energy

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As electricity generators and process industries are increasingly seeking less expensive fuels for the generation of electricity and process heat, there is an ever-increasing industry-led emphasise on exploring the possibility of utilising opportunity fuels. This book considers a diverse range of opportunity fuels and their application by addressing the following fundamental issues:


* What are the specific fuel properties of these opportunity fuels?
* What are the combustion/conversion characteristics of these fuels fired alone or in combination with conventional fossil fuels?
* How are they best applied in energy settings?
* What are the technical and environmental consequences of their use?

In considering these fuels the book presents detailed updated information on fuel characterization approaches and fuel utilization technologies.

* Explores environmental considerations associated with opportunity fuels, such as, how their utilisation of opportunity fuels can reduce airborne emissions
* Provides professionals in energy generation/energy use industries, a clear definition of fuels of opportunity, evaluates their composition, highlights the modern characteristics, and considers the technologies appropriate for their utilisation in energy applications
* Offers in-depth analysis of opportunity fuel usage, with a strong concentration on the relationship between the combustion processes and subsequent consequences to the structure, reactivity, and related properties of opportunity fuels