During the investigation, three methods of preheating the green coal in the guillotine door area of the stoker have been tried. One of these has proved successful. In addition, a series of preliminary laboratory tests have been carried out in order to investigate to the volatile release rates of two coals, each at two different heating rates. The results are discussed, and suggestions are made for further work of this type.
Reference:
Clark, D. & Darazas, M. 1978. An investigation into improvement of coal ignition in chain grate stoker fired boilers. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/13477 .
Clark, D., & Darazas, M. (1978). An investigation into improvement of coal ignition in chain grate stoker fired boilers Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10204/13477
Clark, D, and M Darazas An investigation into improvement of coal ignition in chain grate stoker fired boilers. 1978. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/13477
Clark D, Darazas M. An investigation into improvement of coal ignition in chain grate stoker fired boilers. 1978 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10204/13477
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