Benefits of Fuel Conversion For Steam Boilers in India

Industrial Steam Boilers are used to generate steam for process applications and/or to generate electricity for the plant. The boiler design and operations depend on the fuels (solid, liquid, or gas) used. Fuels commonly fired in steam boilers are fossil fuels, biomass, and RDF. These fuels can be used individually or in combination. The viability of the boiler is subject to factors such as boilers efficiency, fuel prices and availability, and changes in statutory regulations. In Indian context, conversion of steam boiler to work on multiple fuels can help improve the viability of the power plant.

Advantages of fuel conversion for steam boilers

  • Cost benefits – During fuel conversion, you can opt for fuels with higher GCV or utilize fuels with lower fuel costs. These measures can help reduce the operating costs of the boiler.
  • The latest technology – Fuel conversion allows modifying the boiler to incorporate the recent advances in boiler technology. Technological advances can help improve boiler efficiency and increase the life of the boiler. The latest technological advances can help reduce boiler emissions. In the last few years, the industry has undergone massive advances new biomass fuels can be burnt successfully.
  • Multi-fuel operation – Fuel conversion allows businesses to opt for multiple fuels to be used during combustion. Multiple fuels give businesses the flexibility of running the boiler to account for seasonal or change in statutory requirements.
  • Save Investment – Boiler modification allows businesses to save capital costs. The cost of fuel conversion will be much lower than procuring a new boiler, with the added costs of scrapping a running boiler. Fuel conversions allow for a better return on investment in the boiler.

Factors to consider before fuel conversion of the steam boiler

Fuel conversion for your boiler is an important business decision. Our engineers will need to consider the following factors before offering complete solutions: –

  • Analysis of the existing combustion system – Converting fuel of the boilers requires an in-depth analysis of the furnace, the present combustion system, and the fuel feeders. Heat Transfer and efficiency calculations will help determine the viability.
  • Combustion air and flue gas flow rate – Differences in combustion air and flue gas flow rates need to be calculated and analyzed. The draft fans (FD Fans, SA Fans, ID Fans) required in the accompanying system may require modification.
  • Space required for conversion – Space required for fuel handling and storage needs to be analyzed.
  • Control system – We need to analyze the existing control system of the existing boiler. Retrofitting or modification of the existing control system may be required.
  • The number of fuels being burnt – Users will need to decide if the boiler will burn a single fuel or be a multi-fuel fired boiler.

An engineering study will help to determine if the boiler can achieve original or better operating conditions after conversion.

Why Mago Thermal For Steam Boiler Fuel Conversion ?

Mago Thermal has been associated with the power sector and steam boilers for over 20 years. We are proficient in providing fuel conversion solutions for your business. We enjoy partnering with our clients to achieve optimal results.

  • We offer tailor-made solutions after an in-depth study. We aim to improve your boiler performance and increase fuel efficiency with the new fuel.
  • Our experience in the power sector and design of steam boilers gives an overall perspective. We can offer compressive solutions to reduce the fuel consumption of your boiler.
  • Our fuel conversion team is experienced we offer recommendations after a thorough study.
  • We have successfully commissioned several boilers with fuel modifications throughout the country. We are experienced in operating with multi-fuel configurations.
  • At Mago Thermal we offer cost-effective solutions to ensure a faster return on investments on your modifications.
  • Our strict and extensive quality assurance guidelines will guarantee quality installation, construction, commissioning, and operation.
  • Mago Thermal can handle turnkey fuel conversions for the steam boilers. We complete the project within the stipulated time frame and with no hidden costs.

The converted boilers can operate on the following types of fuels:-

  • Rice Husk
  • Wood Chips
  • Bagasse
  • Biomass Pelletes
  • Biomass Briquettes
  • Indian Coal
  • Imported Coal
  • Petcoke

For Technical Evaluation of your existing steam boiler system for Fuel conversion viability and profitability calculations, contact us.