Thermo-Hydrodynamic Design of Fluidized Bed Combustors

Robert W. Lyczkowski, Argonne National Laboratory, lyczkowski@sbcglobal.net Walter F. Podolski, Argonne National Laboratory, podolski@anl.gov Jacques X. Bouillard, INERIS Parc Technologique ALATA, jacques.bouillard@ineris.fr Stephen M. Folga, Argonne National Laboratory, sfolga@anl.gov

• Introduction.- Approach.- Description of Simplified Models.- Operating Parameters.- Design Parameters.- Scaling and Relationships between Dependent Variables and Metal Wastage.- Parameters that have Uncertain Effects upon Metal.- Conclusions and Recommendations.- Appendix A Some Conversion Factors Useful in Erosion Calculations.- Appendix B Useful Design Information.