Performance evaluation and optimization of fluidized bed boiler in ethanol plant using irreversibility analysis

This research aims to evaluate the performance of a fluidized bed boiler in an ethanol production plant through exergy and irreversibility analysis. The study also includes the optimization of the pre-heater and the deaerator in order to improve the system efficiency. Operational data from the ethan...

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Main Authors: Nugroho Agung Pambudi, Maedanu Fasola, Lukad Valiant Perdana, Ria Laurensia, Danar Susilo Wijayanto, Muhammad Imran, Lip Huat Saw
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-09-01
Series:Case Studies in Thermal Engineering
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X17301417