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    grate area

    Hello, pls. help me find articles how to size furnace grate area for biomass fuels. Thank you.
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    Safety distances between boilers?

    well jonesbk, that will depend, for example in the food manufacturing industries, your downtime must be maximum of 1 - 2 days or else the huge amount of losses including the repairs and inspections.
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    Safety distances between boilers?

    well jonesbk, in our practice at least a meter between adjacent boilers for firetubes for the reason of the availability of space. And u must have sufficient space for pull-tube area. If you design a boiler you must consider the stress value of the material, maximum allowable pressure...
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    Wall and film temperature

    Hi Guys, I'm just wondering how experts measure the wall and film temperature of let's say boiler tube. Did they measure it using instruments or theoretical approach? If I arrived at a particular value how would I know If I am close to the actual? Thanks
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    Maximum vessel thickness

    Yes it is possible. However you must consider the availability and the economy of the project. I suggest to consider the use of stiffening rings or use stainless lining inside a carbon steel vessel. One factor is what will be stored inside?, is it chemical, water, or air? If chemical, check...
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    ultimate analysis of coconut shell

    Hello, I am searching for ultimate analyses of biomass fuels particularly bagasse and coconut shell. Somehow I managed to locate ultimate analysis for bagasse but I cannot find one for coconut shell. Can you help me find a website or the analysis itself for my research. Thank you.

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