Larry L. Baxter

TL;DR: In this paper, a review of the properties of biomass relevant to combustion is briefly reviewed and the compositions of biomass among fuel types are variable, especially with respect to inorganic constituents important to the critical problems of fouling and slagging.

TL;DR: In this paper, the potential corrosion problems associated with burning biomass fuels either alone or in blends with coal, for electricity production are discussed, and the most severe corrosion problems in biomass-fired systems are expected to occur due to Cl-rich deposits formed on superheater tubes.

TL;DR: Alkali Deposits Investigation (ADI) as mentioned in this paper was a collaborative effort to understand the causes of unmanageable ash deposits in biomass-fired electric power boilers.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explore the reasons for and technical challenges associated with co-combustion of biomass and coal in boilers designed for coal (mainly pulverized coal) combustion.

TL;DR: The results of the laboratory and power plant tests which included: tracking and analyzing fuels and deposits by various methods; recording operating conditions; and extensive laboratory testing have advanced the understanding of the role of minerals in the combustion of biomass, and their occurrence in biofuels as discussed by the authors.