Purpose of Fuel Oil

Initial firing of the Boilers

Flame stabilization Low load operation

Fuel Oil
Three liquid fuels used in power plants
1. Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) 2. LSHS (Low Sulfur Heavy stock) 3. High speed Diesel (HSD) Light diesel oil (LDO)

Oil firing is preceded by Lowering viscosity and increasing flowability on heating for better combustion in given turn down ratio.(125oC) Droplet formation on atomization (by steam/ compressed air/ mechanical pressurization) Combustion initiation by High energy spark ignition

Use of different types

LDO & HSD normally used in Auxiliary boiler Ignitor for certain boiler design.
HFO generally used for power boiler

TYPICAL HFO SPECIFICATIONS

Standard:
Flash point: Viscosity (Max.):

Gross heating value: Total Sulphur (Max.):

IS 1593 / 1971 Grades LV-MV-HV 660C (minimum) 80-120-370 CST at 500C 10270 Kcal/kg 3.5-4-4.5%by weight

FO unloading system
Heavy oil is received at the site in railway tankers of 20 tonne capacity each An unloading header with number of receiving points for number of wagons unloading is provided. The connections between loading header and tankers are through rubber flexible hosepipes. Railway tankers are equipped with steam heating coils.

FILLING HDR
Suction HDR
Return Hdr

I/L

HEATER
Steam O/L

R/C

Return Steam From Heater

Steam to Atmosphere

Flash Tank

Water to Sump Pit

DRAIN HDR

Drain Tank Drain Oil p/p

Oil Tank

HFO PUMP HOUSE

VINDHYACHAL

HFO PUMP HOUSE

VINDHYACHAL

LDO PUMP HOUSE

VINDHYACHAL

HFO DRAIN OIL TANK

VINDHYACHAL

HFO UNIT STATION

VINDHYACHAL

ATOMISING STEAM

VINDHYACHAL

HFO/LDO CONNECTION

VINDHYACHAL