SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RETROFITTING A BURNER FRONT AND INJECTING A SECOND FUEL INTO A UTILITY FURNACE

摘要

This disclosure may relate generally to systems, devices, and methods for a injecting a compound through a sootblower, burner or other utility furnace hardware, such that the compound can be delivered to targeted areas on the inside of a utility furnace. In one embodiment, the compound is a chemical for improving environmental controls. In another embodiment, the compound is a fuel. In that embodiment, compound can facilitate retrofitting a burner to a dual fired utility furnace. In another embodiment, the compound is a chemical for removing slag from the furnace.

主权项

1. A utility furnace comprising:
a burner; a delivery mechanism, wherein the delivery mechanism is configured to deliver combustion air into the utility furnace, wherein the delivery mechanism is configured to deliver combustion air into the utility furnace in the vicinity of the burner, wherein the combustion air comprises one of primary air, secondary air and tertiary air; a fuel source provided to the burner, wherein the fuel source is a first fuel type and is the primary source of fuel to the utility furnace; and a compound source, connected to the delivery mechanism, wherein the compound source is configured to supply a compound into the combustion air in the delivery mechanism.