The Utilisation Technology group within A&B Mylec features power plant experts with extensive experience developed through their careers in coal fired power plants. Power plant experts have been utilised to:
- Witness coal trials in Australia and many other countries (e.g. China, Japan, Chile, Indonesia etc.).
- Develop an understanding of mechanisms driving ash deposition and developing solutions.
- Perform independent due diligence assessments.
- Develop fifth mill flashing capability which can significantly reduce oil consumption.
- Tune boiler combustion and review plant performance.
- Investigate and solve miscellaneous power plant problems associated with coal utilisation.
- Commission new plants and plant upgrades.
Many coal mineralogy and ash deposition studies have been performed in Australian and International power stations. Typical stages of the investigations includes:
- Assess and evaluate coal mineralogy of power plant feed
- Assess and evaluate chemistry and mineralogy of deposits
- Assess and evaluate plant operating performance and plant characteristics
- Develop model to describe fundamental mechanisms for ash deposition
- Research and evaluate possible solutions
- Implement solutions through changes of plant operation, use of additives, training of plant operators, implementation of new blend strategies etc.