Client:
Coal-fired energy plant
Quantity:
Size:
(Qty. 2) 36 x 54 in | 915 x 1,370 mm, (Qty. 2) 30 x 36 in | 760 x 915 mm, (Qty. 3) 30 x 34 in | 760 x 865 mm, (Qty. 1) 34 x 38 in | 865 x 965 mm, (Qty. 8) 12 x 12 in | 305 x 305 mm, (Qty. 2) 6 x 6 in | 150 x 150 mm
Application:
Handling coal through a sizing and drying process. Handled material sizes range from 8 in | 205 mm lumps to dust.
Features:
- Wear liners
Results:
In considering a plant expansion, this facility identified two primary goals:
- Add capacity; and
- Reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
A major portion of the project involves crushing and sizing lignite coal from 8” chunks to dust and drying the coal. Lignite has a high moisture and ash content. By reducing the moisture and ash content, less coal is required to generate the same amount of electricity. This also results in fewer emissions.
As various flapper-style diverter valve manufacturers were considered, the Vortex Titan Lined Diverter (TLD) was chosen due to the many standard features it offered. In particular, project engineers liked:
- The leading edge of the flapper blade is protected from abrasion as materials flow through the valve.
- Removable access panels allow inspection and/or maintenance to be performed while the valve remains in-line.
- Many modification options can be added, including actuator type, wear liners, outlet legs degree of angle, etc.
