Combustion Efficiency Test in Burners: Efficiency and Emission Control

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What is Combustion Efficiency?

Combustion efficiency is a measure of how efficiently fuel is converted into energy in a burner. This efficiency determines how well the burner burns all of the fuel and how much heat this process converts into. High combustion efficiency means less fuel consumption, lower operating costs and fewer emissions. It is also important for minimizing energy losses, reducing damage to the environment and extending the life of the system.

Combustion efficiency testing evaluates the efficiency of burners according to their operating conditions. The tests provide information on how efficient the energy conversion is, allowing the system to be made more efficient.

The burner releases heat energy by mixing fuels such as fuel oil, fuel oil, LPG, LNG, CNG, CNG, natural gas, diesel fuel, powder coal in certain proportions.

Classification of Burners According to the Type of Fuel Used

• Single Fuel Burners
• Solid Fuel Burners
• Liquid Fuel Burners
• Gas Fuel Burners
• Special Fuel Burners
• Dual Fuel Burners
• Multi-fuel Burners

1. Combustion with Less Air

When there is combustion with little air in the burners;

• The flame becomes a darker color than the yellow color it should be.
• Soot and soot accumulation in burnt gases increases visibly.
• Soot accumulation occurs in smoke pipes.
• Heat transfer decreases.
• System efficiency decreases.
• Fuel consumption increases.
• Since CO gas is released in large quantities, environmental pollution occurs.

2. Combustion with Excess Air

When there is combustion with excess air in the burners;

• The flame will be lighter and brighter than the yellow color it should be.
• The burnt gas temperature in the combustion chamber decreases.
• Flue gas temperature increases, system efficiency decreases.
• Fuel cost increases.
• Excess burning gases are discharged through the chimney, causing environmental pollution.

3. Full Combustion

When there is complete combustion in burners;

• When there is complete combustion in the burner, the flame is yellowish in color.
• When complete combustion occurs, CO gas formation is not seen in the flue gas.
• The gas coming out of the chimney does not cause environmental pollution.
• Maximum efficiency is obtained, the system is used in the most economical way.

In order for the burners to be used efficiently and correctly, they must undergo regular tests and measurements.

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