摘要 |
The invention provides in a fluidized bed combustion apparatus including a housing and means for supporting and fluidizing a bed of granular material in the housing for the combustion of waste or other fuel material, an ash removal means comprising: an ash trough, arranged along an edge of the means for supporting the bed, for the collection of ash from the bed, comprising at least a bottom wall, and an aperture in the bottom wall for the exit of ash from the trough, valve means arranged in the aperture for the selective control of the flow of ash through the aperture from the trough, and pneumatic conveyor means arranged to convey ash and any bed material accompanying it from the aperture for disposal. |