PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION OF EXISTING BOILERS AT SHAKARGANJ LLIMITED, JHANG

Abstract

There are numerous well-documented phenomena that plague the efficient operation of bagasse boilers. Key Parameters that influence boiler combustion and operation are studied with the aid of combustion and flue gas analyzer. Combustion stability and efficiency is linked to various parameters such as fuel moisture and air temperatures supplied to the boiler and are investigated in this paper as part of a case study. The paper highlights number of modern developments that have been implemented at Shakarganj Limited, Jhang to optimize the existing boiler design to enhance the Boiler capacity from 65 tph to 80 tph. Along with that impact of various devices on performance improvement of boiler has been shown with experimental data for comprehensive evaluation of boiler operation and combustion efficiency. Results of suitable measures after installation of low cost retrofits to reduce losses including combustion instabilities, unburnt fuel, moisture in fuel and deposition of ash on tubes are also part of the paper.