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  • 08/12/2023 at 11:17 #4851
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      During the operation of combustion or incineration plant the properties of ash has a major impact on the availability and operational cost of the systems. We will provide methods of how to optimise the operation with regard to ash problems. This is a topic which is on our list to be completed as soon as possible. We will send a post here as soon as the topic is online. So, please tick the notification box below to be informed when the topic is ready.

      30/06/2024 at 20:00 #5669
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        The topic about ash behaviour in fuels is now online with this link:

        https://www.alera.academy/p020304/

         

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