@inproceedings{53d2d38484714bfe92ae692b0961ada4,
title = "Applying nonlinear signal analysis techniques to flame scanner signals to improve staging of cyclone boilers for NOx control",
abstract = "Cyclone boiler owners continue to drive down NOx emissions by increasingly sophisticated staging and air distribution schemes. For example, Alliant Energy has employed RMT's SmartBum{\textregistered} technology, and Ameren UE has pioneered neural nets to reduce emissions. Over the last 11 years under sponsorship of EPRI, the team of ORNL and B&W has developed pulverized coal burner diagnostic technology by applying nonlinear signal analysis techniques to flame scanner signals. The team has extended the technology to cyclones to facilitate deeper staging of the cyclones to reduce NOx emissions. Development projects were conducted at the Alliant Energy Edgewater Units 3 and 4, and Ameren UE Sioux Unit 1. Nonlinear analysis statistics were correlated to upsets in cyclone operation resulting from poor air distribution in the burner and barrel. The team demonstrated that the lighter and main flame scanners can be used to independently guide adjustments to the burner and barrel.",
keywords = "Alliant energy, Ameren UE, Chaos, Combustion, Cyclone boiler, Diagnostic, EPRI, Flame Doctor{\textregistered}, Flame scanner, Nonlinear, Oak ridge national laboratory, Signal analysis, The babcock & wilcox company",
author = "Flynn, {Thomas J.} and Bailey, {Ralph T.} and Fuller, {Tim A.} and Finney, {Charles E.A.} and {Stuart Daw}, C. and Jeff Stallings and Rick Himes and Randy Bermke and Ken Stuckmeyer",
year = "2006",
language = "English",
isbn = "0923204814",
series = "Proceedings of the EPA-DOE-EPRI-A and WMA Power Plant Air Pollutant Control Mega Symposium 2006",
pages = "782--800",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the EPA-DOE-EPRI-A and WMA Power Plant Air Pollutant Control Mega Symposium 2006",
note = "EPA-DOE-EPRI-A and WMA Power Plant Air Pollutant Control Mega Symposium 2006 ; Conference date: 28-08-2006 Through 31-08-2006",
}