The SHOCKSystem™ successfully removed "flags" off of pendant leading edges and sticky "coral slag" and platenization off of pendant tubes.
SHOCK STORY: SUPER HEAT SLAG REMOVAL
Current Situation:
600 MW Boiler
Burns 100% Powder River Basin (PRB) Coal
Slag builds up on the leading edges of Superheat Pendants
Solution:
Demonstrate a single combustor in the "saddle" area of the Superheat Pendants
System Design:
One single SHOCKSystem™ sootblower was installed
Performance:
Removed slag "flags" off of pendant leading edges both line-of-sight and non-line-of-sight
Removed sticky "coral slag" and platenization off of pendant tubes
The SHOCKSystem™ satisfied the goals and expectations for this demonstration
Bottom-Line Impact:
Lead to an installation proposal
Results: Removed Slag Flags And Coral Slag From Pendants
Before SHOCKSystem™
Before pictures show slag build up on leading edges of superheat pendants.
After SHOCKSystem™
After pictures show the SHOCKSystem™ has begun to remove slag build up on leading edges of superheat pendants.
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