Analytical Controlled Losses of Potassium from Straw Ashes

• Published in: Energy & fuels Vol. 19; no. 6; pp. 2571 - 2575
• Main Authors: Thy, Peter, Grundvig, Sidsel, Jenkins, Bryan M, Shiraki, Ryoji, Lesher, Charles E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Washington, DC American Chemical Society 01.11.2005
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Biomass; Energy; Exact sciences and technology; Natural energy; Boiler; Neutron activation analysis; Fouling; Fluorescence; Slag; Combustion; Biomass; High temperature; X ray analysis; Potassium; Straw

Accurate knowledge of the concentrations of potassium and other elements is critical for evaluating the effects of straw and other high-fouling biomass fuels in combustion boilers and other thermal systems. Development of accurate and precise analytical procedures is therefore essential for utilizat...