Fuel Delivery Systems & Modifications

Key features

As each fuel type has its own, distinct set of dynamic and kinetic properties, plants need to be configured so that fuel can be handled and stored safely. It also means fuel-to-furnace delivery systems need to deliver a reliable flow, at every boiler output. RJM is currently working with a number of biomass and W2E sites in the UK, enabling them to optimise all aspects of their fuel delivery systems. In addition, RJM has been optimising the fuel delivery system at a coal-fired plant in Asia. In all these scenarios, RJM has used Discrete Element Method (DEM) modelling to help determine what engineering modifications or new hardware is needed to deliver the required performance improvements.

Outstanding performance

  • Multi-fuel capability across coal, lignite, biomass and all EfW fuel streams
  • Expertise across fuel unloading, transfer, storage preparation and delivery
  • CFD modelling and physical modelling used to understand fuel flow criteria
  • Design and fabrication capability to re-engineer fuel feed systems
  • Fuel engineering expertise
  • Trouble-shooting across all fuel delivery systems
  • Fly ash and bottom ash handling solutions

Plant applications

  • Energy Works Hull (biomass) and Castle Peak (coal) in Hong Kong