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Optimization of Advanced Filter Systems:
Base Contract Topical Report - 1998

Newby R. A.
Bruck, G. J.
Alvin, M. A.
Lippert, T. E.

Westinghouse Science & Technology Center

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Table of Contents

ABSTRACT viii

1

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS 1-1
 

1.2

The Optimization of Advanced Filter Systems Program 1-5

1.3

PFBC Ceramic Barrier Filter Conclusions 1-6

1.4

IGCC Ceramic Barrier Filter Conclusions 1-8

1.5

Technical Issues and Option I Program Plan 1-9

2

PROGRAM INCENTIVES AND GOALS 2-1

3

CERAMIC CANDLE FILTER SYSTEM TECHNICAL ISSUES 3-1
 

3.1

Westinghouse Commercial Candle Filter Description 3-1

3.2

Technical Issues 3-3

4

ADVANCED CERAMIC BARRIER FILTER CONCEPTS 4-1
 

4.1

Ceramic Filter Element Types 4-1

4.2

Ceramic Filter Element Support Arrangement Concepts 4-5

5

BASIS FOR ADVANCED CERAMIC BARRIER FILTER EVALUATION 5-1
 

5.1

Advanced Power Plant Selection 5-1

5.2

Reference IGCC and PFBC Operating and Design Conditions 5-4

5.3

Design and Performance Estimation Procedures 5-4

5.4

Economic Premises and Cost Estimation Procedures 5-6

6

CERAMIC BARRIER FILTER CHARACTERISTICS AND FEATURES 6-1
 

6.1

Standard Ceramic Candle Filter Configurations 6-1

6.2

Inverted Candle Filter 6-3

6.3

Sheet Filter 6-5

7

PFBC CERAMIC BARRIER FILTER RESULTS 7-1
 

7.1

Design, Performance, and Cost 7-1

7.2

Availability Estimates 7-6

7.3

PFBC Ceramic Barrier Filter Conclusions 7-18

8

IGCC CERAMIC BARRIER FILTER RESULTS 8-1
 

8.1

Design, Performance, and Cost 8-1

8.2

Availability Estimates 8-7

8.3

IGCC Ceramic Barrier Filter Conclusions 8-12

9

OPTION I PROGRAM ENGINEERING AND TEST PLANS 9-1
 

9.1

Technical Issues 9-1

9.2

Engineering Tasks 9-3

9.3

Test Program Tasks 9-4

9.4

Description of Testing 9-8

9.5

Data Interpretation and Success Criteria 9-14

9.6

Option I Program Schedule 9-17

10

REFERENCES 10-1

APPENDIX A

Sheet Filter Mechanical Design Assessment A-1