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Boiler Efficiency Workshop

May 30, 2013

Presented by:

Aqeel Zaidi, P.Eng., CEM, CMVPEnergy Solutions Manager

Questions and follow-up should be directed to:[email protected]

Safety Moment: Heat Stress

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• On hot days it is possible for anyone to be susceptible to heat exhaustion or in severe cases heat stroke

• The ambient conditions in boiler rooms are generally hot and the heat gets worse in the summer.

• The ambient temperature could easily reach over 100°F

Avoid heat stress by:

• Drinking plenty of fluids

• Increasing the frequency and duration of rest breaks

• Watching out for each other

Safety Moment: Heat Stress

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• During hot days it is possible for anyone to be susceptible to heat exhaustion or in severe cases heat stroke

• The ambient conditions in boiler rooms are generally hot. It gets worse in the Summer.

• The ambient temperature can easily reach over 100 F

• Drink plenty of fluids

• Increase frequency & duration of rest breaks

• Watch out for each other

• Steam Basics

• Combustion basics

• Definition of boiler efficiency

• How to identify and quantify combustion improvement opportunities

• How to identify and quantify heat recovery opportunities

o Blowdown heat recoveryo Combustion air preheatingo Feedwater economizerso Condensing economizers

• Practical exercises

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Today’s Workshop Will Cover:

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Cond.Tank

Make-UpWater – 50%

CondensateReturn – 50%180 °FDEAERATOR

8 psig

Boilers: 3 X 500 BHP Plant Operating Hours: 8,000 hrs.Natural Gas Cost: $1.1 million/yr. Each Boiler Runs For 5,000 hrs.

Building our Workshop Steam Plant

Natural Gas4.4 million m3/yr.

Total Steam15,000 pph Process SteamSat. Steam @ 100 psig

Stack Flue Gas

Blowdown4%

DA Steam10%

BoilerFeedwater

Boiler 1 Boiler 2 Boiler 3

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Today’s Objective

Improve boiler and steam plant efficiency enough to reduce natural gas (NG) costs by 20%

Boiler Plant Specifications:Number of Boilers 3Boiler Rating 500 HPPlant Hours 8,000 hr/yrBoiler Hours 5,000 hr/yrNatural Gas Cost (0.25 $/m3) $1.1 million/yrRated Input per Boiler 20.9 MMBtu/hrAvg. Firing Rate 50%Hourly Gas Consumption per Boiler 10.5 MMBtu/hr

To achieve our 20% savings objective, we must:

1. Identify savings opportunities

2. Quantify the opportunities

This will require a review of some basic principles of steam and combustion.

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Basic Concepts of Steam

• Generated by adding heat energy to water to bring it to its boiling temperature

• Adding more energy transforms water from liquid to vapor (steam)

• Steam is used to carry heat energy from one location to another

• Heat energy is expressed in British Thermal Units (Btu)

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I Btu = amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 pound of water by 1°F

Heat Energy is also called Enthalpy (h): Energy due to both Temp. and Pressure

Steam Basics

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Increasing Pressure increases boiling point (saturated water temp.)

0 psig

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

0 50 100 150 200

Satu

ratio

n Te

mp

(°F)

Pressure (psig)

Saturation Temperature vs. Pressure212°F

100 psig

338°F

Steam Basics

• Heat required to make steam has two components:o Sensible heat (Btu/lb)o Latent heat (Btu/lb)

• Sensible Heato Amount of heat required to raise the temperature of water from

32°F to its boiling point (saturated water)

o Adding sensible heat raises the temperature

o It can be detected with a thermometer

o Sensible heat of water at 32°F is taken as zero

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Steam Basics – Sensible vs. Latent Heat

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0 psig212°F

100 psig

338°F

More Sensible Heat is required to boil water at a higher pressure

1 lb of saturated watercontains 180 Btu

1 lb saturated watercontains 309 Btu

Steam Basics – Sensible Heat

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150

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350

400

0 50 100 150 200

Sensible Heat vs. Pressure

Sens

ible

Hea

t (B

tu/lb

)

Pressure (Psig)

o Increasing the temperature of water going into the boiler reduces the amount of Sensible Heat required to boil the water

• Amount of heat required to change saturated water to steam

• Adding Latent Heat does not raise the temperature: the boiling water and steam has the same temperature for a given pressure

• Latent heat added to the boiler is what is transferred to the load

• Removing latent heat at the load creates condensate

• Returning maximum amount of condensate reduces heat energy required by the boiler

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Steam Basics – Latent Heat

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Latent Heat vs. Pressure

Steam Basics – Latent Heat vs. Pressure

Pressure (psig)

Late

nt H

eat (

Btu

/lb)

• Total Heat of Steam = hg

• Sensible Heat = hf

• Latent Heat = hfg

For 100 psig steam:

hf (saturated liq. Enthalpy) = 309 Btu/lb

hfg (latent heat) = 880 Btu/lb

hg (saturated vapour enthalpy)= 1189 Btu/lb

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Total Heat of Steam = Sensible Heat + Latent HeatSteam Basics – Total Heat of Steam

0

200

400

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Latent HeatSensible Heat

338°F

Total heat of Steam at 100 psig

100 psigPressure (psig)

Hea

t (B

tu/h

r)

880

309338°F

32°F

16Courtesy of: Spirax Sarco

Steam Basics – Enthalpy Explained

Basic Concepts of Combustion

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Air : Fuel Ratio (by vol.) = 9.5 : 1 or 10:1 (approx.)Air : Fuel Ratio (by wt.) = 17 : 1 (approx.)Air : Fuel Ratio (by vol.) = 9.5 : 1 or 10:1 (approx.)Air : Fuel Ratio (by wt.) = 17 : 1 (approx.)

Perfect Combustion: Ideal Air:Fuel Ratio

CO2 + 2H2O + 7.52 N2

Natural Gas (CH4 )1 ft3

16 lbs.

Air( 2O2 + 7.52 N2)9.52 ft3275 lbs.

O2 contributes to combustion, while N2 absorbs heat.

Heat Released =1012 Btu/ft3

= 23,000 Btu/lb

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• All boiler burners use excess air to avoid risk of CO and un-burned CxHy

• Excess air varies with firing rate

A:F by Volume18:1 @ 10% O212:1 @ 3% O2

Practical Air:Fuel Ratio for Complete Combustion

Natural Gas (CH4 )1 ft3

16 lbs.

Excess Aire.g. x= 0.2 for 20%

Air(1+x) (2O2 + 7.52 N2).

Excess O2Low Fire: 8 - 12 %High Fire: 3 - 5%

CO2 + 2H2O + x 2O2 + (1 + x) 7.52 N2

Example: Flue Gas Analyzer reads 5% excess O2 (dry)

Excess Air = 8.52 x 0.05 / (2 – 9.52 x 0.05)

= 0.426 / 1.524

= 28%

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For 100 CH4

Excess Air (for dry O2) = 8.52 x %O2dry /(2 – 9.52 x %O2dry)

Excess Air (for wet O2) = 10.52 x %O2wet /(2 – 9.52 x %O2wet)

Excess Air and Excess O2 Simple Correlation

• Higher Heating Value (HHV)

o Takes into account the latent heat of vaporization

o Assumes all the heat in product of combustion can be put to use

o HHV of N.Gas = 1012 Btu/ft3

= 37.7 MJ/m3

• Lower Heating Value (LHV)

o Determined by subtracting the heat of vaporization from the HHV

o Assumes latent heat of vaporization of water is not put to use

o LHV of N. Gas = 912 Btu/ft3

= 33.9 MJ/m3

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Heating Values of Natural Gas: HHV, LHV

Air

CO2 + 2H2O + 2O2 + 7.52 N2

NG

What is Boiler Efficiency?

Combustion Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel-to-steam Efficiency

Net Plant Efficiency

Net Efficiency

Thermal Efficiency

Seasonal Efficiency

Boiler Operation Efficiency

Boiler Energy

Efficiency

To identify energy saving opportunities, we need to properly understand what Boiler Efficiency means:

We’ll focus on four commonly used efficiencies for Steam Boilers:

1. Combustion efficiency

2. Fuel efficiency, ASME PTC 4-2008

3. Fuel-to-steam efficiency

4. Net plant efficiency

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Steam Boiler Efficiency

Qng = 100

Natural Gas

Stack Losses= 21.0

Combustion Efficiency = (100 – 21)/100= 79%

Combustion Efficiency =Input Energy

Input Energy – Stack Losses

Combustion Efficiency

79% of Fuel Energy is Delivered to Boiler

Combustion Efficiency

Qng = 100

Natural Gas

Stack Losses= 21.0

79.0Available

Combustion Efficiency

Combustion Efficiency =Input Energy

Input Energy – Stack Losses

Qng = 100

Natural Gas

Stack Losses= 21.0

79.0Available

There is no need to know gas consumption or steam production to calculate combustion efficiency.

But how do we measure stack losses?

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Enbridge Can Help!

Flue Gas Analyzers Are Used To Measure Stack Loss

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Natural Gas (CH4 )

• H2O is removed in portable analyzers• O2 is recorded on dry basis

What do Flue Gas (FG) Analyzers Measure?

Excess Aire.g. X= 0.2 for 20%

Air(1+X) (2O2 + 7.52 N2).

CO2 + 2H2O + X 2O2 + (1 + x) 7.52 N2

• Excess O2• CO• FG Temp.• Comb. Air Temp.• NOx

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• Dry flue gas losso Heat lost in the “Dry” products of combustion (CO2, O2, N2) which carry only sensible heat

• Loss in water from burning Hydrogeno Hydrogen component of fuel exits in the form of water vapouro Most of its enthalpy is in the form of heat of vaporization o Approximately 10% of natural gas energy is lost

• CO losso CO is a fuel - any CO in the flue gas represents a loss

• Unburned Hydrocarbons (CxHy) losso Unburned combustibles (CxHy) have the same Higher Heating Value (HHV) as natural gas -

any CxHy in the flue gas represents fuel loss

Types of Stack Losses

• Dry flue gas (CO2, O2, N2) • Water from burning H2• CO • Unburned Hydrocarbons, CxHyStack Losses

(Calculated as a % of fuel)

Natural Gas

Combustion Efficiency

Combustion Efficiency (%) = 100 – Σ losses

Use the Combustion Efficiency Chart to determine the combustion efficiency based on the following parameters:

ParametersExcess O2 = 8%Flue Gas Temp. Tfg = 460 °FCombustion Air Temp. Tair = 80 °F

Calculate Delta T = (460 – 80) °F= 380 °F

O2 340 360 380 400 4207.00 80.6 80.1 79.5 79.0 78.47.50 80.4 79.8 79.2 78.6 78.08.00 80.0 79.4 78.9 78.3 77.78.50 79.7 79.1 78.5 77.9 77.2

Excess, % FG Temperature - Combustion Air

Exercise # 1

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Fuel Efficiency – ASME PTC 4-2008(% of fuel energy transferred to boiler feedwater)

There are two methods of calculating Fuel Efficiency:

1. Input-Output (Direct) Method:

2. Energy Balance (Indirect) Method:

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Fuel Efficiency – Boiler Heat Balance

Qng

Natural Gas

QslStack loss Qra

RadiationLoss

QstSteam

QbdBlowdown

QfwFeedwater

Qng + Qfw = Qsl + Qra + Qst + Qbd

Qng - Qsl - Qra = Qst + Qbd - Qfw

Output for Indirect Method Output for Direct Method

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Fuel Efficiency – ASME PTC 4-2008

1. Input-Output (Direct) Method:

2. Energy Balance (Indirect) Method:

Qng

Natural Gas

QslStack loss Qra

RadiationLoss

QstSteam

QbdBlowdown

QfwFeedwater

FuelEfficiency(Qst

+ Qbd – Qfw)

Qng x100

FuelEfficiencyQng – (Qsl + Qra)

Qng x100

Measurements Required:1. Fuel flow rate2. Steam flow rate3. Feedwater flow rate4. Steam pressure and temp.5. Blowdown flow rate

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ASME PTC Input – Output (Direct) Method

FuelEfficiency(Qst

+ Qbd – Qfw)

Qng x100

Qng

Natural GasQst

Steam

QbdBlowdown

QfwFeedwater

Considerations

• Most small to medium steam plants do not have flow meters, making it impossible to calculate efficiency using this method

• If steam flow meters are not maintained, their readings will not be accurate

• Often results in unrealistic efficiency values

Measurements Required:1. Measure stack losses (%) with a flue gas analyzer2. Calculate radiation losses (%) – Typically 0.5 to 1% of boiler rating3. In some cases, include unaccounted for losses (%) – 0.1% of input4. Subtract from 100%

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ASME PTC Energy Balance (Indirect) Method

FuelEfficiencyQng – (Qsl + Qra)

Qng x100

Fuel Efficiency (%) = 100 – Σ losses as a % of Qng (Stack, Radiation, Unaccounted for)

Considerations• Needs accurate measurements of losses• Does not require gas and steam flow measurements• Generally more accurate than Input-Output Method• Preferred method by ASME PTC 4-2008

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Fuel-to-Steam Efficiency

Practical efficiency• Reflects the amount of fuel energy converted to steam• No standard definition like Fuel Efficiency in ASME PTC

But what is the “ "? Steam, yes, but what is the energy absorbed by steam?

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Fuel-to-Steam Efficiency – Input-Output Method

= (Qst – Qfw)

Fuel-to-Steam Efficiency (Qst– Qfw)Qng

Considerations

• Need to measure:o Steam flow rateo Feedwater flow rateo Gas consumption

• Can we use the Energy Balance Method instead? Yes.

Qng

Natural GasSteam

Feedwater

Qst

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Fuel-to-Steam Efficiency – Energy Balance Method

Qng

Natural Gas

QslStack Qra

Radiation

Steam

QbdBlowdownFeedwater

F-t-S Qng – Qsl − Qra −Qbd)Qng

=

Considerations• Measure losses with a flue gas analyzer• Notice: BD is considered a loss, ASME PTC considers it an output • Very good tool to calculate steam flow rate• Will do an exercise to calculate steam flow when Fuel-to-Steam efficiency is known

Losses

100 – Σ losses (% of Qng)

• Radiation loss (%of fuel input) is constant at all firing rateso A higher percentage of fuel input is lost at low firing rates

• Efficiency is reduced at low firing rates due to high excess O2and high radiation loss

• Optimum efficiency to operate boiler at is generally higher than 50% firing rate

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Fuel-to-Steam Efficiency

Combustion Effiency

Fuel-to-SteamEfficiencyEf

ficie

ncy

(%)

Fuel Input (MBTU/HR)

Fuel-to-Steam Efficiency = (Qng – Qsl – Qra - Qbd ) / Qng

Stack Loss (Qsl) = (1- Ƞcombustion) x Qng

Radiation Loss (Qra) = 1% of Boiler Rated Input

Exercise # 2 – Fuel-to-Steam Efficiency

Qsl = (1 – 0.789) x 10.5= 2.22 MMBtu/hr

Qrad = 0.01 x 21= 0.21 MMBtu/hr

Fuel-to-Steam Efficiency = (10.5 – 2.22-0.21-0.1) / 10.5= 76 %

Calculate the fuel-to-steam efficiency using the Energy Balance Method.

Parameters:Natural Gas (Qng) = 10.5 MMBtu/hr

Blowdown (Qbd) = 0.1 MMBtu/hrBoiler Input Rating = 21 MMBtu/hr

Ƞcombustion = 78.9%

Steam Flow =( 0.76 x 10.5 x1,000,000) / ((1,189-198) - (4% x 198)= 8,118 pph

Exercise # 3 – Steam Flow

Qin

Natural Gas

Stack

Steam flow

Blowdown (BD) (4%)Feedwater

Calculate the steam flow using the following parameters:

Parameters:Indirect Ƞfuel-to-steam = 76 %Natural Gas Input (Qin) = 10.5 MMBtu/hrBlowdown (BD) % = 4% (0.04)Steam Enthalpy Gas (hg) = 1,189 Btu/lbFW enthalpy (hfw) = 198 Btu/lbȠ = Efficiency

Steam flow = Ƞfuel-to-steam* Qin* 1,000,000 / ((hg-hfw) – (%BD x hfw))

Most common mistake made in calculating steam flow is the use of Combustion Efficiency instead of Fuel-to-Steam Efficiency

Ƞcombustion = 78.9 %

Steam flow = Ƞcombustion* Qin* 1,000,000 / ((hg-hfw) – (%BD x hfw))

= 0.789 * 10.5 * 1,000,000 / {(1,189-198) – (0.04 x 198)}

= 8,428 pph (as compared to 8,118)

Exercise # 3 – Steam Flow

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CondensateReturn – 50%180 F

Net Plant Efficiency = 68.3%

Cond.Tank

Make UpWater – 50%

CondensateReturn – 50%180 °FDEAERATOR

8 psig

Natural Gas4.4 million m3/yr.

Total Steam15,139 pph

Process Steam13,617 pphSat. Steam @ 100 psig

Stack Flue Gas

Blowdown4%

DA Steam10%

BoilerFeedwater

Boiler 1 Boiler 2 Boiler 3

Net Plant Efficiency – Takes into Account Steam to DA

• Combustion Efficiency: % of fuel energy delivered to boiler

• Fuel Efficiency: % of fuel energy picked up by the boiler feedwater

• Fuel-to-Steam Efficiency: % of fuel energy used to produce steam

• Net plant Efficiency: % of fuel energy used to deliver steam out of steam plant

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Summary of Efficiency Definitions

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Cost of Steam

Steam

When determining the cost of steam, three important variables must be considered:

1. At what point will you be evaluating the cost?• Generation (Point A)• Out of steam plant - line steam (Point B)• Point of use (Point C)

2. What is to be included in the total cost?• Varies (in-house use, sold to 3rd party, etc.)

3. The total operating cost of generation:• Fuel cost• Water treatment costs• Fan and pump electricity costs• Water and sewage costs• Maintenance and labour costs

Natural Gas

Steam to load

DA Tank8 psig

A

C

B

Fuel Steam Cost = $7.0 x (1,189 – 198)Btu/lb/ (1,000 x 76%)= $9.1 to produce 1,000 lb of steam

Exercise # 4 – Fuel Cost of Steam ($/1,000 lb)Calculate the cost of steam generated at Point A using the following parameters:

Fuel Steam Cost($/1,000 lb) xȠfuel−to−steam

Parameters:Steam Enthalpy(hg) = 1,189 Btu/lb

Feedwater Enthalpy (hfw) = 198 Btu/lb

Ƞfuel-to-steam = 76%Fuel Cost = $7.0MMBtu

Cost Components Cost( $/1,000 lb)

1 Fuel Cost of Steam Generation (FC) 9.10Other Cost Factors *2 Electricity consumption 0.3253 Water 0.1284 Water treatment 0.115 Labour 1.0276 Maintenance 0.474Total of Other Costs (2 – 6) 2.064

Total Cost of Generation (CG) $11.16/1,000 lbBased on an Enbridge study of 25 manned water tube boiler plants by: Bob Griffin

Approximate Cost of GenerationCG = FC * ( 1 + 0.30)

Source: US DOE Steam Technical Brief “How to Calculate True Cost of Steam” by Kumana & Associate and Steam Technical Subcommittee

Exercise # 4 – Fuel Cost of Steam ($/1000 lb)

Natural Gas Savings Opportunities

• Stack loss is a major source of heat loss

• Reducing stack loss will help us reduce our gas consumption and achieve our savings target

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Gas Savings Opportunity – Stack Loss

Qng = 100Natural Gas

Qsl = 21.0Stack

QstSteam flow

Qbd = 0.7 (4% of FW)Blowdown

QfwFeedwater

Qra = 2.5(1% of boiler rating)

Stack loss can be reduced by:

1. Improving combustion• Reduce excess air (O2)• Reduce/eliminate CO and CxHy

2. Reducing flue gas temperature• Recover heat from hot flue gases • (40°F drop = 1% efficiency improvement)

3. Increasing combustion air temperature• Consider air pre-heater• Draw air from a high point in the boiler room

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Gas Savings Opportunity – Stack Loss

Air

CO2 + 2H2O + X 2O2 + (1 + x) 7.52 N2

NG

• Excess air is required to achieve proper combustion

• Excess air wastes heat as air enters at ambient temp. and leaves at stack temp.

o 79% of air goes for a free ride

How much excess air is required?

• Depends on burner design, boiler configuration, air/fuel control, etc.:o Older coil-tube boilers without Linkageless Controls (LLC) have high

excess O2 : (5% – 12%)

o Fire-tube boilers generally have lower excess O2 :(4% – 9%)

o Large water-tube boilers can achieve lower excess O2 : (2% - 6%)

Reducing Excess O2

1. Set up a flue gas analyzer

2. Bring boiler to the minimum firing or high firing rate

3. Reduce O2 until CO starts to appear

4. Increase air slightly to give a safety margin

5. Lock this pin-position for this air:fuel ratio

6. Increase/decrease firing rate

7. Repeat process for each pin position to develop an O2characterization curve

How to Find the Optimum Level of O2

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Typical Excess O2 Characterization Curves

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Reducing Excess O2 Increases Efficiency

12% O2 = 70% efficiency

5% O2 = 77.8% efficiency

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Reducing FG Temperature Increases Efficiency

6% O2 at 400 °F = 79.5%

efficiency

6% O2 at 600°F = 74%

efficiency

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O2 340 360 380 400 4204.00 82.0 81.5 81.1 80.6 80.14.50 81.8 81.3 80.8 80.4 79.95.00 81.6 81.1 80.6 80.1 79.65.50 81.4 80.9 80.4 79.9 79.36.00 81.2 80.6 80.1 79.6 79.06.50 80.9 80.4 79.8 79.3 78.77.00 80.6 80.1 79.5 79.0 78.47.50 80.4 79.8 79.2 78.6 78.08.00 80.0 79.4 78.9 78.3 77.78.50 79.7 79.1 78.5 77.9 77.2

Excess, %FG Temperature - Combustion Air

Use the Combustion Efficiency Chart to calculate the cost savings associated with reducing excess O2 levels from 8% to 5%.

Exercise # 5a : Excess O2 Cost Savings

Ƞold = 78.9 %

Calculate new ƞȠnew = 80.6 %

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Energy Saving = Qin x {1 - (Ƞold/Ƞnew)}

Exercise # 5b : Excess O2 Cost Savings Parameters:FG temp. – Comb Air = 380 °F

Old excess O2 = 8%

New excess O2 = 5%

Ƞold = 78.9%

Ƞnew = 80.6%

Qin = 10.5 MMBtu/hr

Hours = 5,000 hrs

Cost of Gas = $0.25/m3

1 MMBtu = 1,000,000 Btu

1ft3 Natural Gas = 1,012 Btu

1m3 = 35.314 ft3

Energy Saving = 10.5 x (1- 78.9/80.6)= 0.221 MMBtu/hr

Annual Saving = 0.221 x 5,000= 1,105 MMBtu

Conversion Factor = 1 MMBtu x (1,000,000Btu/1MMBtu) x (1ft3/1,012 Btu) x (1m3/35.314 ft3)= 27.982m3

Annual Savings m3 = 1,105 x 27.982= 30,920 m3

Gas Cost Savings = $7,730 /yr per boiler

Calculate the cost savings associated with reducing excess O2 levels from 8% to 5%.

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Linkageless Controls

To properly assess the value of linkageless controls, we must first understand:

1. The purpose of combustion controls

2. The types of boiler combustion controls – today we will focus on: • Linkages• Linkageless Controls

3. How LLCs improve combustion efficiency

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Linkageless (LLC) Controls

Maintain optimum air:fuel ratio at all firing rates to run boilers safely at optimum combustion efficiency

Monitor process boiler temperature and pressure and quickly respond to changes in load

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Purpose of Combustion Controls:

• Mechanical system using cams, linkages and jackshafts to characterize the air:fuel ratio

• A single actuator motor adjusts its jackshaft arm according to master load (demand) signal

• As the actuator motor moves the jackshaft, the arms connected to the fuel valve and air fan damper move with it

• Air:fuel ratio is set by adjusting the cam

• Calibrating involves combustion tests in which actuator is positioned to various settings, usually at least 10, and at each setting setscrews are adjusted to achieve the desired O2 level in flue gas

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Linkage Combustion Controls

Primary Fuel Valve

Second Fuel Valve

Fan

Firing RateActuator Prime Motor

• Hysteresis or drift caused by wear, tear and slop in linkages

• Control devices do not return to the same position during boiler ramp-up or turn-down

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Issues with Linkage Controls:

• Air : fuel ratio is typically set high to compensate for hysteresis

• Air : fuel ratio generally drifts after tune-up

These issues result in:

o Reduced efficiency

o Safety concerns (High CO and combustibles)

Most small boilers do not have an in-situ flue gas analyzer, and as a result, high CO can not be detected until tune-up.

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Issues with Linkage Controls:

• Obviously no linkages

• Individual servomotors attached to gas valve and air damper. Position of each motor is programmed independently

• A programmable control unit provides precise air:fuel ratio over entire range

• No hysteresis for a properly tuned and maintained LLC system

• Additional controller can be added to provide O2 trim

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Linkageless Combustion Controls

Linkageless Combustion Control System

P Steam Pressure

MicroprocessorController

Combustion Air Blower

Natural Gas

Gas Control Valve with Servo Motor Drive

Combustion Air Damper with Servo Motor Drive

Burner

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0.001.002.003.004.005.006.007.008.009.0010.00

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120%

Excess O2

Firing Rate

Boiler 3 Oxygen Curve with LLC

Ramping Up

Turning Down

Linkagelss Controls

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Honeywell

Siemens

Honeywell and Siemens LLC Systems

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Linkages Linkageless with Honeywell LLC

Power Flame Boiler Burner

1. No hysteresiso Function of “Base Case” burner age

2. Improved combustion efficiency due to:o Reduced excess airo Accurate characterization of air:fuel ratioo Accurate control of firing rateo Depends on how much excess O2 can be reduced

3. Reduced cycling due to improved turn-down

o Savings are a function of “Base Case” burner turndown

4. Additional savings due to O2 trim

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Gas Savings Opportunity: Linkageless Controls

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We’re here to help!

What your ESC uses to

calculate and quantify LLC

Savings Opportunities

• Reduce O2

• Maintain optimum air/fuel all the time

• Savings

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Initiative SavingsRemoval of hysteresis 0.50 %Improved combustion 2.19 %Increased turndown 0.13 %Total 2.82 %Annual gas savings /boiler 41,427 m3/yrGas cost saving / boiler $10,357Gas savings for 3 boilers 124,281 m3

Gas cost savings for 3 boilers $31,070

Gas Savings Opportunity: Install LLC

2.8% Saved

• Some vendors claim 10 - 15% savings, based on unrealistic assumptions

• Savings possible if burner is in very bad condition with very high O2, CO, Combustibles, Cycling etc.

• Need to establish “base case” performance

• Your ESC will help you establish a base line to calculate realistic savings

• Important to estimate savings based on a real “base case”

• LLC installation for a less than 100 HP (4.2 MMBtu/hr input) boiler would typically not be cost effective

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Personal experiences with LLC

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Blowdown Loss

Blowdown loss can be reduce by:

1. Reducing amount of BD

2. Recovering BD heat

• Flash tank

• Heat exchanger

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Gas Savings Opportunity: Blowdown (BD) Loss

• When water is boiled, steam is generated

• Solids are left behind:o Suspended solids form sludge which degrades heat transfero Dissolved solids promote foaming and water carryover

• Water is discharged to keep solids within acceptable limitso Bottom blowdown from mud drum removes suspended solids (once/twice a day)o Surface blowdown removes dissolved solids, concentrated near liquid surface

(continuous)

• Insufficient BD leads to carryover and deposits

• Excessive BD leads to wasted energy, water and chemicals

• Blowdown water temp. is same as steam

• Typical range is 3% – 6% of feedwater

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Blowdown Basics

76230 F

Blowdown Heat Recovery

Cond.Tank

Make-UpWater – 50%

CondensateReturn – 50%180°F

DEAERATOR

8 psig

Natural Gas4.4 million m3/yr.

Total Steam15,139 pph

Process Steam13,617 pphSat. Steam @ 100 psig

Stack Flue Gas

Blowdown4%

DA Steam10%

BoilerFeedwater

Boiler 1 Boiler 2 Boiler 3

1. Flash Tank2. Heat Exchanger

To Drain

Flash Tank

Heat Exchanger

Flash Stream

10 psig

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To Drain

Flash Tank

Heat Exchanger

Flash Steam

Make-UpWater – 50%

BD Pressure100 psig

10 psig

Steam Pressure

psig 0 2 3 5 10 1590 12.6 11.9 11.6 11.1 10.0 8.8100 13.3 12.6 12.3 11.9 10.7 9.5110 14.0 13.4 13.1 12.6 11.4 10.3

Percent of Blowdown / Condensate FlashedFlash Tank Pressure / Low Steam Pressure

Exercise # 6a – Flash Tank SavingsUse the Flash Steam Table to find the percentage of flash steam and then calculate the blowdown heat recovery savings associated with installing a flash tank.

Parameters:Blowdown Pressure = 100 psigFlash Tank Pressure = 10 psig

% Flash Steam = 10.7 %

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Flash Steam Flow = 10.7 % x 630 lb/hr = 67.41 lb/hr

Flash Steam Savings = 67.41 lb/hr x 962 Btu/lb= 64,848.42 Btu/hr

Annual Flash Steam Savings= (64,848.42 x 8,000)/(1,000,000 x 0.76)= 682.61 MMBtu/yr

Gas Savings = 682.61 x 27.982= 19,101 m3/yr

Flash Steam Flow = %Flash x BD Flow Rate

Flash Steam Savings = Flash Steam Flow Rate x Enthalpy

Annual Flash Steam Savings = (Flash Steam Savings x Hours)/(1,000,000 x Ƞfuel-to-steam)

Exercise # 6a – Flash Tank Savings

Parameters:% Flash Steam = 10.7% Ƞfuel-to-steam = 76.8%Boiler Blowdown = 4% (0.04) Enthalpy = 962 Btu/lbFW Flow Rate = 15,760 lbs/hrBD Flow Rate = 630 pphBD Pressure = 100 psigFlash Tank Pressure = 10 psigPlant Hours = 8,000 hrs1 MMBtu = 27.982m3

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Blowdown Liquid Flow = 630 – 67.41= 563 lb/hr

Energy Savings = 563 lb/hr x 1 Btu/lb°F x (239 – 65)°F= 97,962 Btu/hr

Annual Energy Savings = (97,962 Btu/hr x 8,000)/(1,000,000 x 0.76)= 783,696,000/760,000 = 1,031.18 MMBtu x 27.982m3

= 28,854 m3

Blowdown Liquid Flow = Blowdown Flow Rate – Flash Steam Flow Rate

Energy Savings = Blowdown Liquid Flow x Heat Capacity x (Tinlet – Toutlet)

Annual Energy Savings = (Energy Savings x Hours)/(1,000,000 x Ƞfuel-to-steam)

Exercise # 6b – Heat Exchanger SavingsCalculate the savings associated with installing a heat exchanger.

Parameters:Ƞfuel-to-steam = 76%Blowdown Flow Rate = 630 pphHeat Capacity = 1 Btu/hr°FInlet Temp. (Tinlet) = 239°FOutlet Temp. (Tout) = 65°FPlant hours = 8,000 hours1 MMBtu = 27.982m3

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Total Gas Savings = 19,101 + 28,854= 47,955 m3/yr= 1.1%

Gas Cost Savings = 47,955 m3 x $0.25/m3= $11,989

Total BD Gas Savings = Flash Steam Savings + Heat Exchanger Savings

Exercise # 6c – Total Blowdown Gas Savings

Parameters:Cost of Gas = $0.25/m3

3.9% Saved

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Insulation of Pipes and Valves

• Bare pipes and valves lose a significant amount of heat

• Insulation is required to prevent heat loss through valves and pipes

• Lack of proper insulation poses a safety hazard to plant workers

• Insulation is often removed or damaged during maintenance without being replaced

• Any surface over 120°F should be insulated

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Gas Savings Opportunity: Insulation of Pipes and ValvesReasons for installing and monitoring insulation on steam valves and pipes:

• Insulation increases the amount of steam energy available for end uses

• Insulation can reduce heat loss by 90%

• Valves have a large surface area: e.g. a 6” gate valve may have over 6 square feet of surface area

• Removable and reusable insulation covers that are easy to remove and replace are available

• Your ESC can provide savings estimates

• 3EPLUS software is available

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Gas Savings Opportunity: Insulation of Pipes and Valves

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Source: US DOE Steam tip Sheet #17

Gas Savings Opportunity: Insulation of Pipes and Valves

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Prepared by Enbridge, based on data from US DOE Steam tip Sheet #17

Gas Savings Opportunity: Insulation of Pipes and Valves

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Process Steam

Sat. Steam @ 100 psig

Boiler 1 Boiler 2 Boiler 3

Steam Plant: Un-Insulated Pipe and Valves

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Heat Loss (no insulation)= 1,072 MMBtu/yr

Heat Loss (1” insulation)= 120 MMBtu/yr

Heat Saved = 952 MMBtu/yr

= (89%)

Gas Savings = 35,319m3/yr

Gas Cost Savings = $8,830 per yr

Sample Project: Installing Insulation on PipesCalculate the savings associated with insulating a 150 ft long X 4” dia pipe

Parameters:Steam Pressure = 100 psigOperating Temp. = 338°FHours = 8,000 HrsȠfuel-to-steam = 76%Cost of Gas = $0.25/m3

1 MMBtu = 27.982m3

1 MMBtu = 1 Mil. Btu

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Net energy savings = (2,718 x 3) + (4,250 x 3)= 20,904 Btu/hr x 8,000= 167,232,000 Btu/hr/1,000,000 = 167.2 MMBtu/yr

Gas savings (valves) = 167.2 MMBtu/hr / 0.76= 220 MMBtu/yr x 27.982= 6,156 m3

Gas savings (150’ pipe) = 35,319m3

Total gas savings = 41,475m3

Gas cost savings = $10,369

Exercise # 7 : Installing Insulation on ValvesCalculate the savings associated with insulating three 4” valves and three 6” valves.

Parameters:4” Savings = 2,718 Btu/hr

6” Savings = 4,250 Btu/hr

Steam Pressure = 100 psig

Operating Temp. = 338°F

Hours = 8,000 Hrs

Ƞfuel-to-steam = 76%

Cost of Gas = $0.25/m3

1 MMBtu = 27.982m3

1 MMBtu = 1 Mil. Btu

Net Savings = Σ Energy Savings from All ValvesGas Savings = Net Savings/ Ƞfuel-to-steam

4.8% Saved

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Flue Gas Heat Recovery

Flue gas heat recovery can be achieved through:

• Air Preheaters

• Feedwater Economizers

• Condensing Economizers

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Gas Savings Opportunity: Flue Gas Heat Recovery

• Preheat combustion air

• Generally used on large water tube boilers, not common on small boilers

• Two Common Types:1. Tubular2. Heat wheel (Ljungstom)

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Air Preheaters

Flue Gas Outlet

Air InletBaffle

Air Outlet Baffle

Tubes

Flue Gas Inlet

Flue Gas (from boiler)

To stackInlet Air

Combustion Air (to boiler)

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Purpose: Preheat boiler feedwaterGas Savings Opportunity: Feedwater Economizers

FW Economizer

460°F

Natural Gas

Steam flow

Blowdown

Stack300°F

288°F

DEAERATOR

230°F

8 psig

Feedwater

1.In-line

Cylindricalo Fire tube and coil tube boilers

Rectangularo Large water tube boilers

2.Integral

Built-in as part of boiler. e.g. Miura, Clayton

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Types of Feedwater Economizers

• Tfg out of boiler should be 100 – 150 °F greater than Tsat. Steam

o e.g. Tfg > 440 °F (338 + 100) for 100 psig steam

• A lower temperature may indicate integral economizer

• Tstack > 250 °F to avoid condensation in the economizer (unless made out of stainless steel) and stack

• For existing economizers – confirm if they are working or by-passed. o Take Tfg at inlet and outlet

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Feed Water Economizer Considerations

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Major Suppliers of Feedwater Economizers

Thermogenics Cain

Cleaver BrooksE-Tech

Canon

Heatspong

Kentube

Combustion and Energy

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ParametersȠw/o econo. = 80.6 %O2 = 5%Tout = 300 °FTair = 80 °FDelta T = 220 °F

O2 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 340 360 3804.50 85.3 84.8 84.3 83.8 83.3 82.8 82.3 81.8 81.3 80.85.00 85.1 84.6 84.1 83.6 83.1 82.6 82.1 81.6 81.1 80.65.50 85.0 84.5 84.0 83.5 82.9 82.4 81.9 81.4 80.9 80.4

Excess, FG Temperature - Combustion Air Temp,Degree F

Ƞnew = 84.6 %

460 °F

300 °F

230 °F

288 °F

Exercise # 8 : Installing a Feedwater EconomizerUse your Combustion Efficiency Chart to identify the new efficiency level after installing a feedwater economizer and then calculate the associated savings.

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Energy Savings = 10.5 x (1- 80.6/84.6)= 0.5 MMBtu/hr

Annual Savings = 0.5 MMBtu/hr x 5,000 Hrs= 2,500 MMBtu/yr x 27.982m3

= 69,955 m3

Gas Cost Savings = 69,955 m3 x 0.25m3

= $17,489/yr per boiler

Gas Cost Savings for 3 Boilers = $17,489 x 3 boilers=$52,467/yr

Energy Savings = Qin x {1 - (Ƞold/Ƞnew)}

Exercise # 8 : Installing a Feedwater Economizer

ParametersȠold = 80.6%Ƞnew = 84.6%O2 = 5%Tout = 300 °FTair = 80 °FDelta T = 220 °FQin = 10.5 MMBtu/hr

Hours = 5,000 HrsCost of Gas = $0.25/m3

1 MMBtu = 27.982m3

9.6% Saved

• Condensing economizers help maximize boiler heat recovery

Gas Savings Opportunities: Condensing Economizers

Hot gas 300 °F+

1. Review basic concepts of condensing heat recovery 2. Types of condensing economizers3. Energy savings potential4. Case studies5. Potential applications6. Key considerations7. Exercises

Condensing Economizer Overview

When one molecule of CH4 is burned, it produces two molecules of H2O

• One lb of CH4 produces 2.25 lb of water

• One lb of Natural Gas produces 2.14 lb of water

CH4 + 2O2 + 7.52 N2 CO2 + 2H2O + 7.52 N2

36 lb2.25 lb

16 lb1 lb

Basic Concept of Condensing Heat Recovery

• Water in products of combustion is vaporized due to heat of combustion

• Water vapours absorb about 10% of fuel input (Hydrogen Loss in Combustion Efficiency)

• Energy is lost to atmosphere with exhaust gases through stack

• Heat of vaporization can be recovered if flue gases are cooled below water dew point

• When water vapour condenses, it releases heat of vaporization

• Condensing economizer recovers both:1. Heat of condensation (latent heat) 2. Sensible heat

Basic Concepts of Condensing Heat Recovery

Source: DOE Condensing Economizers Tip Sheets

Indirect Contact Direct Contact

200 F

135 F

Types of Condensing Economizers

104Excess O2 = 5%

Condensation starts below dew point at

about 137 °F

Sensible heat only

Sensible and latent heat

As flue gas temperature decreases,

efficiency increases

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Natural Gas

Main Stack

Steam Steam to load

Cond.Tank

Makeup Water

Cond. returnDA Tank7 psig

FWEcono.

CondensingEcon

New Stack

200°F

60°F300°F

Savings come from steam reduction in DA tank to heat make-up water

CondReturn.

Cond.Tank

Make-upWater

Before

Energy Savings with Condensing Economizers

Condensing Economizer

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Mak

e-U

p W

ater

Con

dens

ate

Flue gas

Requirements of Flue Gas and Condensate PassagewaysFlue gas

Mak

e-U

p W

ater

Con

dens

ate

Flue gas and condensate must flow in the same direction

(parallel flow)

Available Heat Varies with FG Temp. leaving Economizer

0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1

1.2

1.4

1.6

75 F 100 F 125 F 150 F

Latent HeatSensible Heat

Heat available from one boiler

Flue Gas Temp. Leaving Condensing Economizer (°F)

Hea

t Ava

ilabl

e (M

MB

TU/h

r)

1.39

1.11

0.61

0.38

Tfg-in = 300 F

0.82

0.61

0.17

0.380.440.500.56

Recovered Heat Depends on Heat Sink Size

0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1

1.2

1.4

1.6

25% 50% 75% 100%

Heat Available@ 75 F ExitTemp., 62 FMUW Temp.

Heat Recoveredat various MUWRates

Make-up Water Rate %

Hea

t (M

MB

tu/h

r)

1.39 1.39 1.39 1.39

1.13

0.85

0.57

0.28

• Two 350 HP coil tube boilers, 105 psig saturated steam

• 100% boiler make-up water

• 5 day x 24 hr operation

• ConDex condensing economizer system installed on roof

• Pull exhaust from two stacks into one common duct feeding Condex

Case Study: Indirect Condensing Economizer

• System heats boiler make-up water from 65°F up to 165°F

• At maximum load the system recovers 2,541,000 Btu/hr

• Projected Gas savings: $190,000

• Payback: 1.4 yrs.

Case Study: Indirect Condensing Economizer

• Industries with steam boilers, requiring a large amount of hot water such as make-up, washing, process, DHW

• Best Candidates:

o Textile, commercial laundries

o Food and beverage

o Breweries

o Non-integrated paper mills

o Chemicals

o District heating

o Large hospitals

o Greenhouses

Typical Applications

• Establish how much heat is availableo Existing FW economizer, Flue gas temp., excess O2, steam

production, gas consumption, hours of operation, etc.

• Is there sufficient heat sink available?o Boiler make-up watero Domestic hot water o Process water

• Entering temperature of heat sink must be below dew point to cause condensation

• Evaluate impact on existing system including blowdown, flash steam, DA, water treatment etc.

Key Considerations

• Space for installation, stacks, icing due to plume impingement, indoor/outdoor installation, etc.

• Cost savings, installation costs, payback

• Direct versus indirect?

o Site specifico Customer preferenceo Costo Temperature requiremento Applicationo Heat sink, etc.

Key Considerations

• Not an “off-the-shelf” technology for many applications. Often an engineered solution is required.

• Requires a good understanding of the technology and its application.

• Needs a suitable heat sink. Small amounts of make-up water (25%) capture only a small portion of available heat.

• Need to include condensing economizer as part of a standard steam plant assessment.

Condensing heat recovery is a proven, commercially available cost-effective technology

Key Considerations

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Case Study: In-line Condensing EconomizerFor individual boilers (100 – 500 BHP), a new in-line condensing stack economizer is available:

Indirect Contact Economizers

• Combustion and Energy System, Toronto, Canada

• E-Tech, Tulsa, Oklahoma

• Benz Air, Las Vegas, NV

• Sidel System USA, California

• CHX Corporation, Clifton Park, NY

Direct Contact Economizers

• Sofame, Montreal, Canada

• Thermal Energy System, Ottawa, Canada

• Direct Contact Inc. Renton, WA

• Kemco System

Major Manufacturers

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300°F

62°F

200°F

300°F

Exercise # 9 : Indirect Contact Condensing Economizer

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300°F

62°F

200°F

126°F

Exercise # 9 : Indirect Contact Condensing EconomizerCalculate the savings associated with installing a condensing economizer to heat make-up water.

ParametersQin = 9.8 MMBtu/hrȠnew combustion = 84.6 %Ƞnew fuel-to-steam = 81.5%Water Tin = 62 °FWater Tout = 200 °FMake-up Water Flow = 4,041 lb/hrHeat Capacity = 1 Btu/hr °FHours = 5,000 HrsCost of Gas = $0.25/m3

1 MMBtu = 27.982m3

1 MMBtu = 1 mil. Btu# of Boilers = 3

Heat Available in Flue Gases = Qin x (1- Ƞnew combustion)

Heat Recovered = Make-Up Water Flow x Heat Capacity x (Water Tout – Water Tin)

Gas Savings = Heat Recovered/ Ƞnew fuel-to-steam

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Step 1: Calculate heat available in flue gases

Heat available in stack = 9.8 x (1-0.846)= 1.5 MMBtu/hr

Step 2: Calculate heat recovered by 50% make-up water

Heat recovered = 4,041 x 1 x (200 – 62)= 557,658 Btu/hr/1,000,000= 0.558 MMBtu/hr

Step 3: Check if Heat Recovered is less than Heat Available

Exercise # 9 : Indirect Contact Condensing Economizer

ParametersQin = 9.8 MMBtu/hrȠnew combustion = 84.6 %Ƞnew fuel-to-steam = 81.5%Water Tin = 62 °FWater Tout = 200 °FMake-up Water Flow = 4,041 lb/hrHeat Capacity = 1 Btu/hr °FHours = 5,000 HrsCost of Gas = $0.25/m3

1 MMBtu = 27.982m3

1 MMBtu = 1 mil. Btu# of Boilers = 3

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Step 4 : Calculate gas savings

Gas Savings = 0.558 / 81.5%= 0.6847 MMBtu/hr (6.7% of energy in)

Annual Saving = 0.6847 x 5,000= 3,423 MMBtu x 27.982m3

= 95,782m3

Gas cost Savings = $0.25/m3 x 95,782m3

= $23,946/yr/boiler

Gas Cost Savings for 3 Boilers = $71,838/yr

Exercise # 9 : Indirect Contact Condensing Economizer

16.1% Saved

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Total Steam15,139 pph

Process Steam13,617 pphSat. Steam @ 100 psig

Stack Flue Gas

Boiler 1 Boiler 2 Boiler 3

Condensate

Process Water40 gpm20,000 pph

Steam1705 pph

65°F

140°F

Condensing Economizers to Heat Process Water

Currently process water is heated with steam

Can we heat process water with flue gases?

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Flue Gases 300°F

62°F

200°F

300°F

Add a Second Coil to Heat Process Water

MUW

126°F

Heat water to 120°F with FG, then top it up to 140°F with steam

Flue Gases

120°F

65°F

Process Water

Process Water40 gpm20,000 pph

Steam455 pph

120°F

140°F

From boiler

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Exercise # 10 : Heating Process Water Calculate the savings associated with adding a second coil to the condensing economizer to heat process water.

Heat Recovered = Process Water Flow x Heat Capacity x (Tout – Tin)

Gas Savings = Heat Recovered/ Ƞnew fuel-to-steam

ParametersQng x 3 boilers = 29.4 MMBtu/hrȠnew fuel-to-steam = 81.5 %Water Tin = 65 °FWater Tout = 120 °FProcess Water Flow = 20,000 lb/hrHeat Capacity = 1 Btu/hr °F

Hours = 5,000 HrsCost of Gas = $0.25/m3

1 MMBtu = 27.982m3

1 MMBtu = 1 mil. Btu

Heat Recovered = 20,000 lb/hr x 1Btu/hr°F x (120-65)°F= 1,100,000 Btu/hr/1,000,000= 1.1 MMBtu/hr

Gas Savings = 1.1 MMBtu/hr/81.5%= 1.35 MMBtu/hr

Annual Gas Savings = 1.35 MMBtu/hr x 5,000= 6,750 MMBtu/yr x 27.982m3

= 188,879 m3/yr

Cost Savings = 188,879m3/yr x $0.25/m3

= $47,220/yr

How does our plant look with all the improvements?

Did we achieve our goal of 20% savings?

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Cond.Tank

CondensateReturn

DEAERATOR

8 psig

Energy Efficient Steam Plant

Natural Gas

Stack Flue Gas

BD

BoilerFeedwater

Boiler 1 Boiler 2 Boiler 3

To Drain

Flash Tank

Heat Exchanger

Make-UpWater

FWEconomizer

Process Water

Flue Gases

Condensing Economizer

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Project Summary Net Gas Savings (m3)

Net Costs Savings($)

Improve Combustion with LinkagelessControls

124,281 m3 $31,070

Recover Heat from Boiler Blowdown 47,955 m3 $11,989

Insulate Valves 41,475 m3 $10,369Heat Feedwater with a FeedwaterEconomizer

209,865 m3 $52,467

Heat Make-Up Water with a Condensing Economizer

287,346 m3 $71,383

Heat Process Water with a Condensing Economizer

188,879 m3 $47,220

Total Savings 899,801 m3 $224,498

Exercise # 11 : Summary of Savings

Total Gas Costs = $1.1 million/yrTotal Cost Savings = $224,498/yrPercentage Savings = 20%

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