An Effort to Use a Laboratory Test as an Index of Combustion Performance

Abstract

This paper discusses results of a study in progress to determine if the CRL reactivity test can be applied as an index of combustion performance in pulverized fuel-fired steam generators. Before undertaking an extensive program of correlating laboratory data against actual combustion experience, it was necessary to conduct the study on a limited basis to establish whether or not the results would justify an extensive effort. The authors present some significant data accumulated during this study phase and conclude that further investigation is warranted on a larger scale.