Inside boiler, molten ashes are easy to attach on boiler walls and tubes and form slags. Boiler slag buildup is a critical challenge for thermal power plants, leading to reduced efficiency, increased maintenance costs and potential safety hazards. In the past, operators have to judge fouling situation by parameter changes of flue gas & steam, and verify it by viewport. Traditional monitoring methods often fall short in providing real-time, accurate insights into slag formation. However, high temperature video cameras help with slag monitoring by enabling continuous, visual inspection of boiler interior under extreme conditions.
High temperature video camera is revolutionary solution for boiler slag monitoring, especially for water cooled wall and superheater pendant in coal fired boiler. High temperature design makes it possible to work inside boiler continuously without shutdown.
Youtube link for demonstration at site: https://youtube.com/shorts/AX5qyehEgAU
Continuous observation of slag formation in combustion zones (up to 1600℃).
High-resolution imaging even in dusty, high-temperature environments.
Inspect ash/slag formation before it becomes severe.
Allow for predictive maintenance rather than reactive shutdowns.
Operators can adjust air-fuel ratios and burner positions based on live slag data.
Reduce fuel waste and emissions.
Informed decision of routine maintenance.
Optimized cleaning frequency.
Minimize need for manual inspections in hazardous zones.
Find pinhole problem, prevent catastrophic slag-related failures.
