Stationary Power Research

• Fuel Preparation and Characterization
  • Coal
  • Biomass
  • Petroleum-Based Fuels
  • Alternative Fuels


• Reagent/Sorbent Characterization and Evaluation
  • Limestone Characterization for SO₂ Reduction
    • Fluidized Bed Combustion Systems
    • Wet Flue Gas Desulfurization Systems


• Combustion Systems Development
  • System Integration/Burner Development
  • Pollution Control
  • Boiler Retrofits


• Combustion Research
  • Fluidized Bed Combustion
  • Coal-Water Slurry Fuel Combustion
    • Formulation and Preparation of CWSF
    • Atomization
    • Fundamental Studies
    • Cofiring CWSF and Coal in Utility Boilers
  • Pulverized/Micronized Coal Combustion
  • Stoker Combustion
  • Evaluation of Emulsions
  • CO₂/ Carbon Management


• Biomass/ Biofuels /Opportunity Fuels


• Emissions Characterization and Reduction
  • SO₂
    • SO₂ Control by Limestones in FBC
    • SO₂ Control by Limestones in WFGD Systems
    • SO₂ Control by Sorbent Injection
  • NO_x Emissions
    • Cofiring CWSF and Pulverized Coal
    • Low NO_x Burners
    • Selective Catalytic Reduction
  • Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)
    • Fine Particulate Matter
    • Trace Metals
    • Volatile Organic Compounds
    • Dioxin/ Furan TEQs


• Combustion By-Products
  • Flyash
    • Generation
    • Characterization
    • Mercury Capture


• Gasification


• Technology Transfer