Abstract: Solids drained from a fluidized bed 10 pass to a conical transition section 36 and through valve 50 to a pneumatic transport line 46. The flow of solids is controlled by controllably 56 introducing air 58 into the transition section 36.

Abstract: An orifice assembly (6) used in a pulverized coal supply line (4) is formed of a plurality of ceramic bull nose inserts (20). Each insert is of truncated pie shape and of sufficient number around the periphery to radially lock the inserts.

Abstract: A furnace water cooled tube wall portion (10) is separated from heated gasses by cast refractory material (12). A metal isolation plate (14) against the tubes (18) separates the tubes from the refractory material (12) and has projecting elongated anchors (30) with shanks (32) attached at spaced locations to mechanically join the refractory material to isolation plate (14). Anchors (30) have conical chamber washers welded to shanks (32) to shield the locations from cast refractory material at the spaced locations. This permits bending of shanks (32) to accommodate thermal expansion force created movement between isolation plate (14) and the refractory material (12).

Abstract: A mechanical spring journal assembly (20) particularly suited for use in a bowl mill (10) of the type that is employed for purposes of effectuating therewithin the pulverization of material such as coal. It is through the operation of the subject mechanical spring journal assembly (20) tht there is established the magnitude of the forces which the grinding rolls (18) of the bowl mill (10) apply to the coal for purposes of accomplishing the pulverization of the coal.

Abstract: A control system (40) particularly suited for effecting control over the fineness of the particles that are gound, i.e., pulverized, in a bowl mill (10) of the type that is designed to be employed for purposes of pulverizing coal. The subject control system (40) is operatively connected in circuit relation with the conveying means (64) by means of which the particles are conveyed from the bowl mill (10) after being ground therewithin. In addition, the subject control system (40) is also operatively connected with the controls (58, 60) of the bowl mill (10). Accordingly, the subject control system (40) is operative to make measurements of the particles being discharged from the bowl mill (10) and based on the information obtained from such measurements effect the changes in the control settings of the bowl mill (10) as required.

Abstract: A combination inerting and fire extinguishing system particularly suited for employment in a pulverizing bowl mill (10) of the type that is operative for effecting the grinding of material and that includes a substantially closed separator body (16) in which a grinding table (18) is supported for rotation relative thereto and a plurality of grinding rolls (22) are also supported therewithin such that the plurality of grinding rolls (22) cooperate with the rotating grinding table (18) to effect a grinding of the material disposed upon the grinding table (18). The subject inerting and fire extinguishing means includes a continuous purging means, a backup inerting means, a pulverizing bowl mill clearing means and a water injection fire suppression means. The continuous purging means is operative during any inerting sequence to cause an inerting medium to flow continually through the pulverizing bowl mill (10) so as to ensure that there is no buildup of volatile gases therewithin.

Abstract: A vane wheel assembly (12) particularly suited for use in a mill (10) so as to be operative to effect a primary classification of the material such as coal that is subjected to pulverization within the mill (10). The subject vane wheel assembly (12) includes a first channel-like means (40) mounted in supported relation on the bowl (16) of the mill (10) for rotation therewith and so as to lie in a first plane which extends in a first direction. The subject vane wheel assembly (12) further includes a second channel-like means (42) mounted in fixed relation on the interior of the millside area (15) of the mill (10) at the exit end of the first channel-like means (40) so as to extend a full 360.degree. around the circumference of the millside area and so as to lie in a second plane that extends in a second direction which is inclined at a predetermined angle to the first plane of the first channel-like means (40).

Abstract: An apparatus (10) particularly suited for use for purposes of effectuating the cutting to length of continuous lengths of relatively thick, soft stock sheet material (14) such as sheets of styrofoam which have a thickness of six inches or greater. The subject apparatus (10) includes a carriage assembly (32) mounted for movement on a support base (16). The carriage assembly (32) is driven by motor means (34) operatively connected thereto. The motor means (34) is operative to cause the carriage assembly (32) to move in a triangular path while undergoing movement in two planes at a speed which varies directly with the speed at which the soft stock sheet material (14) that is to be cut to length in the subject apparatus (10) is fed therethrough. A knife means (68) is supported on the carriage assembly (32) for movement therewith such that as the carriage assembly (32) moves in a triangular path the knife means (68) likewise moves in a triangular path, i.e., down and forward.

Abstract: In a furnace (10) in which a sulfur-bearing fuel is burned, a sorbent material such as limestone is introduced into the upper portion of the furnace through a plurality of nozzle arrangements (40). Each nozzle arrangement comprises a pair of concentric pipes (42,44) with deflector means (46) located between the pipes and adjustable by means (54), so that the sorbent material introduced through the outer pipe is dispersed in an area near the furnace wall, while that introduced through the inner pipe is projected to the central portion of the furnace. There are sufficient nozzle arrangements, and they are so located, so as to cover substantially the entire cross-sectional area of the furnace with sorbent material.

Abstract: A furnace (10) in which pulverized coal is burned in suspension. The coal is introduced along with primary air, tangent to an imaginary circle (42). The auxiliary air is introduced tangent to an imaginary circle (44) directly above the primary air, in a direction of rotation opposite that of the primary air. The auxiliary air is directed tangent to a circle of greater diameter than that of the primary air. There are a plurality of alternating levels within the furnace where primary air (38), and then auxiliary air (40), is introduced.

Abstract: A control system (40) particularly suited for effecting control over the fineness of the particles that are ground, i.e., pulverized, in a bowl mill (10) of the type that is designed to be employed for purposes of pulverizing coal. The subject control system (40) is operatively connected in circuit relation with the conveying means (64) by means of which the particles are conveyed from the bowl mill (10) after being ground therewithin. In addition, the subject control system (40) is also operatively connected with the controls (58, 60) of the bowl mill (10). Accordingly, the subject control system (40) is operative to make measurements of the particles being discharged from the bowl mill (10) and based on the information obtained from such measurements effect the changes in the control settings of the bowl mill (10), as required.

Abstract: A method for determining the existence of phosphate hideout in a steam generating steam cycle (10) so that the nature of the impact of the phosphate hideout on pH and the PO.sub.4 concentration in the boilerwater of the steam generating steam cycle (10) can be ascertained. The subject method includes the steps of determining from the concentration of PO.sub.4 that is provided to the steam generating steam cycle (10) the input of PO.sub.4 to the steam generating steam cycle (10), determining the loss of PO.sub.4 from the steam generating steam cycle (10) that is attributable to blowdown and contamination and solubility, and thereafter determining as a result of subtracting from the input of PO.sub.4 to the steam generating steam cycle (10) the loss of PO.sub.4 from the steam generating steam cycle (10) whether there exists phosphate hideout and, if so, what the magnitude of the phosphate hideout is as well as what impact the phosphate hideout will have on the pH of and the PO.sub.

Abstract: An instrument (10) particularly suited for use for purposes of measuring the presence of suspended solids in a slurry. The subject instrument (10) is comprised of a floating probe portion (12), a long tubular member (14) and an energy dissipating baffle (16). The tubular member (14) is suitably attached to the floating probe portion (12) by virtue of having one (18) of its ends affixed to the middle of the floating probe portion (12). The energy dissipating baffle (16) which is suitably mounted in supported relation to the other end (20) of the tubular member (14) preferably is in the form of a cylindrical member (24) that is divided internally into essentially three chambers (26,28,30) by means of two deflector plates (32,34). The two deflector plates (32,24) are each perforated (36) and are mounted within the interior of the cylindrical member (24) so as to be inclined relative to the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical member (24).

Abstract: A coiled spring system (20) particularly suited for use in a bowl mill (10) of the type that is employed for purposes of effectuating therewithin the pulverization of material such as coal. It is through the operation of the subject coiled spring system (20) that there is established the magnitude of the forces which the grinding rolls (18) of the bowl mill (10) apply to the coal for purposes of accomplishing the pulverization of the coal. The subject coiled spring system (20) includes stud bearing housing means (36), preload stud means (38) suitably supported from the stud bearing housing means (36), pressure spring means (40) positioned in surrounding relation to the preload means (38), and spring housing means (42) encircling the pressure spring means (40).

Abstract: The essential components of a utility boiler utilizing a fluidized bed combustor are disclosed in sufficient detail to depict top suspension of the waterwalls enclosing the freeboard of the bed, support of the fluidized bed from ground level, and an expansible junction in the waterwalls to accommodate vertical movement due to thermal changes.

Abstract: An entrained flow coal gasifier having a combustor zone (16) and a reductor zone (18) separated by a centrally located baffle (14). The baffle (14) covers the projected plan area of a slag tap (44) whereby cool slag falling from the reductor (18) will be heated before flowing through the slag tap.

Abstract: An alloy characterized by its highly abrasive resistant qualities which render it particularly suitable for use as the material from which to fabricate the external surface of a grinding, i.e., pulverizer, roll (18) of the type that is designed to be employed in a bowl mill (10) so as to be operative therein for purposes of effecting the pulverization of a material such as coal through the coaction of the grinding roll (18) with another surface (14) with which the bowl mill (10) is provided for this purpose. The subject alloy which is capable of being cast or applied to the grinding roll (18) in the form of a weld overlay comprises, by weight percentages, 4.0-6.0% Carbon; 3.0-14.0% Manganese; 1.0-2.5% Silicon; 15.0-30.0% Chromium; and 4.0-6.0% Molybdenum; with 0.5-2.0% Boron being added thereto, the balance being iron and incidental impurities.

Abstract: A tangentially-fired furnace is disclosed in enough detail to illustrate the location of injection ports for excess air above the fireball of the combustion chamber to eliminate the swirl of the flue gases as the flue gases flow into the convection section, in order to produce a uniform mass flow and temperature pattern of the flue gases over the cross section of the furnace exit.

Abstract: A distributed control system controlling a plurality of subprocesses wherein each of the process control computers (44, 46, 48) executes a preprogrammed set of instructions (50-62) identical to the preprogrammed set of instructions (50-62) in the other process control computers (44, 46, 48) in the distributed control system. Inputs from field devices (76, 78, 80) are connected between each subprocess and the process control computer (44, 46, 48) providing control therefor as well as between each subprocess and the process control computer (44, 46, 48) providing redundant safety backup of the operational safety. One or more of the process control computer (44, 46, 48) in the distributed control system executes some preprogrammed set of instructions (50-62) as part of the preprogrammed set of instructions for which there are no inputs from field devices (76, 78, 80) or output control signals to field devices (76, 78, 80).

Abstract: A mounting and traversing assembly (10) particularly suited for employment with an in situ particle size measuring device.