Waste for combustion is moved to the furnace by conveyor belt. Since the composition of the waste is often unknown, there may be hot inclusions that can damage the conveyor belt or cause a larger fire. This causes safety issues, and puts process uptime at risk.
The danger of hot spots in the waste is increased if industrial or hazardous waste is used. Continuous scanning provides an automated detection system that links to process controls to deal with these hot spots before fire damage occurs.
Fast-response detection of hot spots in the waste fuel on the conveyor belt prevents damage to plant equipment and costly process shutdowns. Alarm outputs can trigger an automated fire suppression response for added safety.
APPLICATION NOTE
WASTE INCINERATION
Waste incineration is commonly used to dispose of the organic components of both domestic refuse and hazardous waste by burning it under controlled conditions. The heat generated in this process can be used to generate electricity, a process known as Waste-To-Energy (WTE).
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COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MONITORING
Accurate measurement and control of operating conditions are key to safety and efficiency in modern power plants. Whether the fuel source is coal or an alternative type such as petcoke or biomass, there is a risk of unwanted combustion – potentially causing injury, damage, and downtime – wherever the fuel is handled, processed or stored.
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