To prevent ash fouling, it is recommended that fuel alkali c…

To prevent ash fouling, it is recommended that fuel alkali content be limited to 0.34 kg/GJ of fuel thermal energy. The alkali content of sugarcane bagasse is 12.3 % of ash content. Use the ash content of sugarcane bagasse given in Table 4.6 (exam handout) Will ash fouling be a problem in CHP plant if only sugarcane bagasse is used as fuel? Show your work on scratch paper.

The following questions pertain to particulate matter in the…

The following questions pertain to particulate matter in the raw gas produced from a thermal gasifier.  Answer each question in a sentence or two.  What is particulate matter? Why is it a concern for subsequent processing of raw gas? How is it removed from raw gas? What operating condition should be ensured during removal?