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Abstract: This paper applies digital image techniques to observe the slagging characteristics of blended coals in a pilot-scale furnace. Collected deposit samples were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy linked with energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (SEM-EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) to acquire the microstructure, chemical composition, and mineralogy. The deposit thickness of three blends was analyzed between their parent coal A (Datong) and coal B (Shan), and we noted that the time to reach a stable stage decreased with the ratio of coal B. The addition of coal A into coal B could remarkably restrained the growth and thickness of ash deposits. The results of XRD analysis indicated the initial layer was predominantly comprised of the crystalline minerals quartz, anorthite, or albite except for coal B. All of the blends and coals contained quartz and Ca- to Al-silicates (Ca_0.68Na_0.32)(Al_1.68Si_0.32)Si₂O₈ in the slag layer where iron-bearing minerals (e.g., ilvaite) were altered into an amorphous phase. The result of SEM-EDX suggested that there was an elemental disparity between the coal ash and deposit.

This is a well-written paper containing interesting results. It online investigated the effects of coal blending on the characteristics of slagging by CCD. This can promote the understanding slagging characteristics of blended coals.

中试台架上混煤结渣特性实验研究

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