Curtin Secures Considerable Funding into Coal Research
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| Typical particle traces for selected burner ports of a utility boiler |
Dr Hari Vuthaluru, from Curtin University's Department of Chemical Engineering, has secured impressive financial assistance for his research on Coal Sample Testing and Analysis.
The project aims at systematic investigation into the combustion characteristics of typical Indian Power Station coals in simulated pc-fired power utilities. Data obtained from such tests will used to gain insights into the likely operational difficulties while firing such coals in power generation systems.
Simultaneously numerical modelling work will be done for the selected power utility boiler and the model results will be validated using the experimental data obtained in simulated combustion environments. The outcomes are expected to assist the boiler suppliers with remedial options for not only handling coals but also to correct any inadequacies in their boiler design.
This is a good example of an applied research which illustrates Curtin’s focus on solving real life industrial problems.
