Adjustable division plate for classifier coal flow control
AssigneeBabcock Power Services, Inc.
InventorsJohn Rath, Murat Yaldizli
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Abstract
A solid particle distribution controller includes a plurality of division plates proximate a division between an upstream solid particle conveyance pipe and a plurality of downstream pipes. The solid particle distribution controller also includes a plurality of extension plates. Each of the extension plates is movably mounted proximate to a respective division plate for movement in an upstream and downstream direction with respect to the division plate. The plurality of extension plates are configured and adapted for motion in the upstream and downstream direction independent of one another to extend upstream of the division plates as needed to improve solid particle distribution among the downstream pipes.
Claims4
A method of retrofitting a solid particle classifier comprising:
- providing a plurality of extension plates at a solid particle classifier, the solid particle classifier having a plurality of division plates mounted within a discharge skirt;
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- installing the plurality of extension plates proximate a respective one of the division plates in the solid particle classifier, wherein the extension plates are movably mounted for motion in an upstream and downstream direction independent of one another relative to their respective division plate to extend upstream as needed to improve solid particle distribution between outlets of the discharge skirt.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.