Posted on 2/3/2016
While accurately measuring the feed stock during combustion may seem impractical, especially since many feedstocks are byproducts of another process and are therefore inexpensive or even free, it is critical to the efficiency of the combustion process to accurately measure the feedstock being combusted. In fact, the very nature of these feedstocks as unused and unvalued byproducts of other processes, makes them much more difficult to measure accurately as they have exceptionally high product variability. One meter that is unaffected by extreme product variability is the CentriFlow Meter which, due to its extremely simple construction and unique Centripetal Force based measurement, is able to measure the flow of bulk solids independently of particle size, density, shape or even moisture content. Its unique design ensures that the same meter can be used to measure anything from powdered biomass to chunks of wood or construction debris.
While it is certainly critical to measure the feedstock during combustion, it is equally important to measure combustion air since proper air flow measurement is integral to the airflow control loop which aids in controlling the combustion process. Our unique velocity averaging VAP Pitots allow accurate air flow measurement in both clean air as well as particulate-laden...