THIS STANDARD IS: STD. NO.

: 3-93-01
Updated INDEX : 17.4.1
DESIGN STANDARD DATE : 13 DEC 2002
OWNER : 8152
PAGE : 1 OF 6

SUBJECT : COAL FEEDERS

PURPOSE : To establish ALSTOM Power standard design criteria for coal feeders,
coal feeder inlet valves and coal feeder downspouts to be used on
utility steam generators.

REMARKS : This Standard to be effective immediately.

NOTES: 1. See Page 2 for Versions.

SR. ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

PREPARED BY: S. GARCIA STANDARDS ENGINEERING - 8126
MANAGER
APPROVED FOR CONTENT: R. KUNKEL PERFORMANCE DESIGN ENGINEERING - 8152
MANAGER
APPROVED FOR PUBLICATION: J. LUSSIER ENGINEERING AUTOMATION - 8126

This document contains proprietary data and shall

not be reproduced or disclosed without permission of ALSTOM Power Inc.
SUBJECT: Coal Feeders STD. NO. : 3-93-01
INDEX : 17.4.1
DATE : 13 DEC 2002
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UNITS: n ENGLISH; o METRIC; o BOTH; o NONE

PRODUCT LINES: CHECK THE PRODUCT LINES THAT THE STANDARD IS APPLICABLE TO

o ALL; n A = CONTROLLED CIRC. BOILERS o H = HEAT RECOVERY STEAM GENERATORS

o B = SUPERCRITICAL BOILERS (HRSG)
n C = VU40 AND VU60 BOILERS n P = PULVERIZERS – MILLING SYSTEM
o E = FLUIDIZED BED BOILERS (CFB) o R = CHEMICAL RECOVERY BOILERS
n F = NATURAL CIRC. BOILERS (UTILITY) o S = SERVICES (AFTER MARKET USE)

Versions

Ver. 1 - Updated standard format; name change

to ALSTOM Power Inc.; deleted Index page.
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1.0 Gravimetric Coal Feeders
1.1 Function
The function of the coal feeder is to
provide a continuous supply of coal to a
pulverizer from a coal silo. The feeder shall
provide an adjustable rate of feed from the
minimum to the maximum pulverizer capacity.
The motor shall be a stepless variable speed
drive. The capacity of each coal feeder shall be
110% greater than that of the pulverizer. The
coal feeder is located between the coal silo and
the coal pulverizer.
1.2 Description
1.2.1 The gravimetric coal feeder shall
be of Stock Equipment Company manufacture or
equal. Each coal pulverizer is equipped with a
coal feeder. The feeder is equipped for
automatic, remote and local control with a local
control panel.
1.2.2 The coal feeder shall include belt
speed and weight sensors.
1.2.3 The coal feeder design shall
provide an adjustable rate of feed from a
minimum to the maximum pulverizer capacity.
The arrangement of the control mechanism shall
permit an infinitely variable adjustment from one
rate of feed to another. This is to be done
automatically by the Purchaser’s combustion
control system or independently by the operator
from a local control station.
1.2.4 Coal feeders shall be provided
with connections to pulverizer air seal system and
controls to maintain the required pressure
differential between the coal feeder and the coal
pulverizer.
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1.2.5 The feed rate accuracy shall be
+ 0.5% or better. The feeder speed sensor shall
be able to detect the feeder speed to an
acceptable accuracy. A 4-20 mA dc rate signal
for feedback to the Purchaser’s combustion
control system shall be provided.
1.2.6 The Supplier shall provide
contact outputs and buffered analog output which
are necessary to be interfaced with the
Purchaser’s combustion control system. The
system shall be able to receive a 4-20 mA dc
signal from the Purchaser’s combustion system
for controlling the coal quantities with load.
1.2.7 A local control cabinet shall be
provided for each feeder. Each local control
cabinet shall have a digital feed rate indicator
and a total coal flow integrator.
1.2.8 Feeder-mounted control cabinets
shall be pre-wired by the Manufacturer.
Interconnecting cables and wiring for remote
mounted cabinets, if any, will be supplied by the
Purchaser.
1.2.9 Paint and Shipping Preparation
Before shipment all parts of the
equipment to be painted shall be thoroughly
cleaned of all loose mill scale, rust, grease and
other foreign matter. All external unmachined
ferrous metal surfaces shall be given a shop coat
of paint.
All painted surfaces shall be
given a minimum coating 2.0 mils dry film
thickness unless a thicker film is required by the
paint Manufacturer.
All unpainted surfaces shall be
protected with a rust preventative that can be
removed by solvent washing.
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2.0 Volumetric Coal Feeders
2.1 Function
The function of the coal feeder is to
provide a continuous supply of coal to a
pulverizer from a coal silo. The feeder shall
provide an adjustable rate of feed from the
minimum to the maximum pulverizer capacity.
The motor shall be a stepless variable speed
drive. The capacity of each coal feeder shall be
110% greater than that of the pulverizer. The
coal feeder is located between the coal silo and
the coal pulverizer.
2.2 Description
2.2.1 The volumetric coal feeder shall
be of Stock Equipment Company manufacture or
equal. Each coal pulverizer is equipped with a
coal feeder. The feeder is equipped for
automatic, remote and local control with a local
control panel.
2.2.2 The coal feeder shall be of the
volumetric type.
2.2.3 The coal feeder design shall
provide an adjustable rate of feed from a
minimum to the maximum pulverizer capacity.
The arrangement of the control mechanism shall
permit an infinitely variable adjustment from one
rate of feed to another. This is to be done
automatically by the Purchaser’s combustion
control system or independently by the operator
from a local control station.
2.2.4 Coal feeders shall be provided
with connections to the pulverizer air seal system
and controls to maintain the required pressure
differential between the coal feeder and the coal
pulverizer.
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2.2.5 The feed rate accuracy shall be
+ 0.5% or better. The feeder speed sensor shall
be able to detect the feeder speed to an
acceptable accuracy. A 4-20 mA dc rate signal
for feedback to the Purchaser’s combustion
control system shall be provided.
2.2.6 the Supplier shall provide contact
outputs and buffered analog output which are
necessary to be interfaced with the Purchaser’s
combustion control system. The system shall be
able to receive a 4-20 mA dc signal from the
Purchaser’s combustion system for controlling the
coal quantities with load.
2.2.7 a local control cabinet shall be
provided for each feeder. Each local control
cabinet shall have a digital feed rate indicator
and a total coal flow integrator.
2.2.8 The feeder mounted control
cabinets shall be pre-wired by the Manufacturer.
Interconnecting cables and wiring for remote
mounted cabinets, if any, will be supplied by the
Purchaser.
2.2.9 Paint and Shipping Preparation
Before shipment all parts of the
equipment to be painted shall be thoroughly
cleaned of all loose mill scale, rust, grease and
other foreign matter. All external unmachined
ferrous metal surfaces shall be given a shop coat
of paint.
All painted surfaces shall be
given a minimum coating 2.0 mils dry film
thickness unless a thicker film is required by the
paint Manufacturer.
All unpainted surfaces shall be
protected with a rust preventative that can be
removed by solvent washing.
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3.0 Coal Feeder Inlet Valves
3.1 Function
A coal feeder valve is required to
isolate the silo from the pulverizer pressures and
to isolate the feeder from the silo.
3.2 Description
3.2.1 The coal feeder inlet valves at
the coal silo outlets shall be of Stock Equipment
Company manufacture or equal. The coal feeder
inlet valves shall have fully open/closed limit
switches, each with two SPDT contacts.
3.2.2 Each valve shall have a round
inlet opening. This opening shall be maintained
through the valve with no bridges, internal braces
or other barriers. The outlet shall be plain end
pipe flanged to mate with the down spout to the
feeder. Inlet and outlet flanges shall be round,
generally conforming ASME B16.5.
3.2.3 The valve body shall be of 1/4”
type 304 stainless steel in areas in contact with
the coal flow. As an alternate arrangement, the
Seller may offer a valve with a 3/8” carbon steel
body and type 304 stainless steel liners in areas
in contact with the coal flow. The body shall be
formed and welded inside and outside into one
unit. It shall be provided with access plates for
inspection and for dislodging obstructions and
clean out of valve internals. Access plates shall
be equipped with molded, one-piece rubber
gaskets. Stainless steel shall be used for liners on
the top surface of movable gates, shells of gate
supporting rollers, grease seal retainer rings and
all pinions.
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3.2.4 The gate shall have a U-design.
It shall be provided with cold forged open steel
racks of a self-cleaning design at each side and
integral with the gate. The pinions shall be of a
self-cleaning design. Pinion teeth shall be cut
and the pinions shall be welded to the stainless
steel shaft. The operating shaft shall be located
above the gate and shall be mounted in ball
bearings equipped with stainless steel dust seals
and fittings for pressure lubrication.
3.2.5 The gate shall be supported on
large ball bearing rollers with stainless steel
grease seals and exterior grease fittings for
pressure lubrication. The rollers shall be entirely
above the bottom of the gate.
3.2.6 The valve shall be equipped with
offset 18” diameter pocket sheaves complete with
chain guard. Directional arrows shall be cast as
an integral part of the pocket sheaves. A hand
chain of suitable length shall be furnished to
allow the operation of the coal valve from the
feeder floor.
3.2.7 The valve shall be of pressurized
construction throughout. The valve shall be dust-
tight against slight positive pressure from the mill
and the feeder.
3.2.8 Paint and Shipping Preparation
Before shipment all parts of the
equipment to be painted shall be thoroughly
cleaned of all loose mill scale, rust, grease and
other foreign matter. All external unmachined
ferrous metal surfaces shall be given a shop coat
of paint.
All painted surfaces shall be
given a minimum coating 2.0 mils dry film
thickness unless a thicker film is required by the
paint Manufacturer.
All unpainted surfaces shall be
protected with a rust preventative that can be
removed by solvent washing.
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4.0 Down Spouts 4.2.5 Paint and Shipping Preparation

4.1 Function Before shipment all parts of the

Down spouts will be required to
provide a flow path for the coal from the silo to
the feeder and from the feeder to the pulverizer.
4.2 Description
4.2.1 The down spout between the silo
and the feeder shall be of no lesser quality than
type 304 stainless steel, thickness not to be less
than 1/4”. Length to be determined by the
Bidder.
equipment to be painted shall be thoroughly
cleaned of all loose mill scale, rust, grease and
other foreign matter. All external unmachined
ferrous metal surfaces shall be given a shop coat
of paint.
All painted surfaces shall be
given a minimum coating 2.0 mils dry film
thickness unless a thicker film is required by the
paint Manufacturer.

4.2.2 The down spout between the

feeder and the pulverizer shall be of no lesser
quality than 3/8” thick, type 304 stainless steel.
The down spout shall be flanged on one end and
plain on the other. The flange shall be
compatible with the coal feeder outlet hopper
flange. Length of the down spout to be
determined by the Supplier. The pulverizer inlet
pipe elevation is to be determined. The down
spout shall be connected to the pulverizer using a
Dresser type coupling furnished by the Supplier.

4.2.3 The transition between the coal

feeder inlet valve and the down spout to the
feeder shall be of no lesser quality than 1/4”
thick, type 304 stainless steel, either solid or clad
to not less than 25% of the wall thickness.

4.2.4 The feeder outlet hopper shall be

of no lesser quality than 3/8” thick, type 304
stainless steel, either solid or clad to not less than
25% of the wall thickness.