Cyclone Lining Fall-out

CFB Boiler · Cyclone

Problem Details

Background

The CFB cyclone separator is key gas-solid separation equipment. Its lining long-term bears high-velocity rotating scouring by ash-laden hot gas and temperature swings. Lining fall-out (brick or castable) is a common CFB failure, directly affecting separation efficiency and boiler safety.

Failure Mechanism

High-velocity ash scouring: ash-laden gas rotates at high speed in the cyclone, strongly abrading barrel and cone linings. Thermal shock: start/stop and load swings cause rapid temperature changes; thermal shock cracks the lining. Anchor/masonry failure: castable anchors or brick mortar fail; the lining loses restraint and falls. Alkali attack: alkali in fuel ash attacks the lining.

Consequences

After fall-out, separation efficiency drops, ash carryover rises and load capability falls; fallen blocks may plug the loop seal or damage equipment, forcing shutdown for repair.

Solution

Material Selection and Parameters

Select cyclone lining for "high wear resistance + thermal-shock resistance":

  • Material system: wear-resistant or SiC brick (SiC≥85%) masonry, or SiC wear castable (SiC≥50%) monolithically. SiC's hardness, wear resistance and conductivity promote slag-coating self-protection for barrels and cones;
  • Structural design: smooth barrel-cone transition to reduce local scouring; thicken the heaviest wear zones;
  • Anchors/masonry: densified anchors for castable linings; full mortar and staggered joints for brick linings.

Installation Essentials

Masonry/casting control: lay brick linings with staggered joints and full mortar; vibrate castable linings fully with strict water control. Bake-out: follow the curve to prevent wear-layer spalling. Acceptance: check surface flatness and thickness uniformity.

Maintenance

Monitor cyclone pressure drop and ash carryover; investigate on anomalies. At maintenance, measure barrel and cone residual thickness and patch or replace thinned zones; record wear data to optimize grade and thickness.

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