The sootblowers on the ljungstrom air preheaters are located on the gas side and blow in the opposite direction of the flue gas.My question is why couldn't we place the sootblowers on the air side and blow the heater in the same direction as the fd fan discharge into the secondary air duct and...
At the Power Station I work at,we have 4 Boilers,and 4 turbines.All Turbines/generators run at 3600 rpm.My question is,to increase load more steam is admitted to the turbine.What keeps the turbine/generator speed from increasing also?
I work in the electrical production field,and was wondering if anyone can explain the theory behind backpressure in a condensing turbine,and why it is so important.Thanks in advance.