Replico’s combustion imaging service offers a completely new way to monitor and optimize combustion processes in power and heating plants. Better control of the combustion process leads to operational reliability, efficiency, and lower emissions.
Combustion imaging meets the requirements of sustainable development
Sustainable development requires power and heating plants to move towards more environmentally friendly and efficient operations. The combustion process is a key factor in plants’ emissions, as fuel combustion accounts for the majority of a plants’ environmental impact.
The combustion imaging service provides insight into how the combustion process can be adjusted to serve these goals more effectively. This enables a reduction in plant emissions and improved energy efficiency – fuel can be used more efficiently to produce the same amount of energy. This is, of course, also more economically profitable.
It is also crucial that power and heating plants function when absolutely necessary – during cold periods or when other energy production facilities are experiencing disruptions. Combustion imaging can be used to help ensure reliable burner operation.
Combustion imaging is suitable for many applications. It can be used, for example, in
- the precise adjustment of burners and the combustion process
- the rapid investigation of combustion process problems
- the optimization of urea and ammonia injection
- various research and development projects.
Better visibility of the combustion process, better efficiency
The portable equipment we use for combustion imaging allows us to image the burning flame at a very close distance and in real time, even directly from the furnace of a plant while it is in operation.
The imaging allows us to see, for example, the shape of the flame, its distribution, and the location of hot spots. This enables us to identify uneven combustion, blockages, flame instability, and temperature fluctuations.
Based on the information obtained from the imaging, the air and fuel supply can be adjusted more precisely, resulting in better combustion efficiency and lower fuel consumption. This results in less unburned residue and slag formation, which in turn reduces the need for boiler maintenance and extends its service life.
Our equipment also provides accurate flue gas temperature measurements using portable pyrometers. Real-time temperature measurements are useful for adjusting and optimizing processes.
Quick problem-solving without production interruptions
The combustion imaging service offers a unique opportunity to monitor the combustion process accurately and in real time without even having to shut down the plant. In some cases, a brief shutdown is necessary for safety reasons during the installation and dismantling of the equipment.
Real-time imaging enables accurate analysis of burner and combustion process performance, which speeds up problem identification and enables reliable conclusions and appropriate measures to be taken.
Practical benefits of combustion imaging:
- Real-time imaging during operation: Imaging equipment can be used to monitor the combustion of power and heating plant boilers directly from the furnace without interrupting production.
- Faster problem solving: Real-time imaging of burners and combustion processes helps experts identify deviations detected during condition monitoring inspections more accurately and quickly, thus avoiding unnecessary damage and downtime.
- Real-time monitoring in the control room: Measurements and video images can be transmitted directly to the control room or other control locations, allowing adjustments to be made quickly and efficiently.
Ask our experts for more information – we’ll tell you how our solutions can improve your plant’s operations and emissions control.
