Large-scale
pilot studies of oxy-fuel combustion have demonstrated
that it is a promising CO2 capture technology. In this
study, steady-state and dynamic models of oxy-fuel combustion were
developed using the Yingcheng 35 MWth oxy-fuel combustion
pilot facility as a prototype. Using specific features of Aspen software,
a customized drum and furnace radiation model was developed to make
it easier to represent the real features of the 35 MWth facility. The mode switching process between air combustion and
oxy-fuel combustion is focused on, in particular, using both a “step
by step” and a “simultaneous” switching scheme.
It is found that maintaining the gas flow in oxygen and recirculation
flue at different slopes for different switching stages can be an
effective switching strategy. “Simultaneous” switching
produces a better and smoother dynamic response during the switching
process and is more exergy-efficient. Together, these results can
help to improve the operation of facilities and control system design.