Effect of Fuel Substitution on Thermal Efficiency Using GateCycle

Biomass is a renewable energy source that can be used to substitute coal. However, in its utilization, the impact of several factors must be investigated. In this study, a simulation was conducted utilizing the GateCycle software to assess the impact of fuel composition modifications on the boiler’s...

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Published inIOP conference series. Earth and environmental science Vol. 1344; no. 1; pp. 012004 - 12014
Main Authors Ruhiyat, A S, Prismantoko, A, Luktyansyah, I M, Abimanyu, H, Adelia, N, Prasetyo, B T, Hartono, J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Bristol IOP Publishing 01.05.2024
Subjects
Boilers
Composition
Fuels
Renewable energy sources
Slag
Thermodynamic efficiency
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Summary:Biomass is a renewable energy source that can be used to substitute coal. However, in its utilization, the impact of several factors must be investigated. In this study, a simulation was conducted utilizing the GateCycle software to assess the impact of fuel composition modifications on the boiler’s operational efficiency. Simulation results show that changes in fuel composition do not significantly affect boiler efficiency. Co-combustion fuel, blended coal with 5% frond, has low total moisture and high fixed carbon, giving the highest boiler efficiency among other blended fuels. The steam output decreases by 3 - 7 t/h at the same pressure and temperature. Simulation results need to be validated by testing on existing boilers. It is also necessary to investigate the effect of fuel characteristics on slag fouling, which can lead to reduced boiler performance.
ISSN:1755-1307
1755-1315
DOI:10.1088/1755-1315/1344/1/012004