@inproceedings{45951852a3d74623861ab52c2c14af7a,
title = "Advances in utility applications of the Flame Doctor{\textregistered} system",
abstract = "A burner monitoring system, called the Flame Doctor{\textregistered} system, has been developed to help utilities lower NO x and improve overall performance. Utilizing signals from existing optical flame scanners, the system diagnoses poor operation in individual burners, which contributes to excessive emissions and low efficiency. By continuously monitoring the status of all burners, Flame Doctor makes it possible to optimize overall furnace performance through load changes, fuel quality variations, and equipment modifications. This paper discusses the status of an ongoing EPRI Beta Test Program and results from B&W-led combustion tuning service work. The configuration and operation of each plant is described along with specific challenges encountered during Flame Doctor installation and startup. Demonstrated performance improvements include reductions of 20% in NO X, 70% in CO, and 70% in LOI. Copyright",
keywords = "Chaos, Combustion Dynamics, Instrumentation, Nitrogen Oxides, Nonlinear Dynamics, Scanners, Utility Boilers",
author = "Fuller, {Timothy A.} and Daw, {C. Stuart} and Finney, {Charles E.A.} and Bob Musgrove and Jeff Stallings and Flynn, {Thomas J.} and Bailey, {Ralph T.} and Dennis Hutchinson and Rick Lassahn",
year = "2004",
language = "English",
isbn = "0923204695",
series = "Combined Power Plant Air Pollutant Control Mega Symposium",
pages = "1071--1082",
booktitle = "Combined Power Plant Air Pollutant Control Mega Symposium",
note = "Combined Power Plant Air Pollutant Control Mega Symposium ; Conference date: 30-08-2004 Through 02-09-2004",
}
