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ADDITIONAL LOSSES
As this chapter is an introduction to major
boiler energy losses many additional losses were
not included in this chapter and are covered fol-
lowing chapters.
Energy Losses:
- Fuel Oil Atomization
- Soot Blowing
- Oil Heating
- Carbon Monoxide
Figure 4.20 Increased boiler capacity by - Combustibles
7.6% is a direct result of optimizing performance. Operating Losses:
- Partial load operations (large losses)
- Blowers Fans and Pumps
year. The tune up will save $104,673, the lowered - Make Up Water
stack temperature $157,000, the shell loss reduc- - Chemical Treatment
tions $58,786 and reduced blowdown $83,520. - Cost of Water
Each plant is different but this example is not un- - Water Heating
usual. - Blowdown (additional considerations)
- Oil
- Oil Pumping
- Fuel Oil Additives
- Heating
- Inventory Investment
- Fuel Handling [ Coal & Biomass]
- Environmental Compliance
- Maintenance and Repair
Figure 4.21—Fuel savings from boiler optimization
