Possibilities for reconstruction of existing steam boilers for the purpose of using exhaust gases from 14 MW or 17 MW gas turbine

Within the energy system in Methanol–vinegar complex (MVC) in Kikinda, beside process boiler and auxiliary equipment, there are three equal steam boilers made by “Minel Kotlogradnja”, provided for combustion of natural gas, fuel oil and process gases. Aiming to increase the MVC Kikinda energy plant capacity, one gas turbine of 14 MW or 17 MW is going to be installed. In regard to relatively high gas temperature and a large amount of the unused oxygen from the air in the exhaust gas, it is specified to split exhaust gas into the two equal streams and import them into the two existing steam boilers, each having production of 16.67 kg/s (60 t/h). In order to use the exhaust gas heat, as well as oxygen contained within, it is necessary to replace the existing burners and to reconstruct the heat exchangers in the steam boiler vertical convective pass. Besides, it is necessary to verify if the existing flue gases fan can comply with the new operating regime, during which a half of the turbine exhaust gas is imported into the steam boiler.