Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy is starting to light the way for power plant operators who want to reduce coal ash deposition in their boilers. The most significant ash-related problem in ...

The formation of ash deposits on heat transfer surfaces has been one of the main problems encountered in pulverized-coal—fired boilers. Ash deposits not only lower the heat transfer rates, resulting ...

The system relies on laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy to provide instant analysis of the elemental composition of coal as it is being burned. LIBS was developed by engineers at Lehigh University ...

Wood-burning facilities have seen a spike in refractory problems due to operating units at higher temperatures and at increased capacities than in the past. Refractory professionals offer three ...