CIFA 350

Unburnt carbon in fly ash reflects combustion performance and can affect boiler efficiency, emissions and fly ash reuse value. CIFA 350 continuously measures carbon in fly ash, helping power station operators optimise combustion, monitor boiler performance and improve fly ash quality decisions.

Key Benefits

Improve boiler efficiency and combustion performance

Reduce reliance on delayed laboratory testing

Detect changes in boiler operating conditions early

Enable data driven operational decisions

Support optimisation of coal combustion processes

Improve fly ash quality for beneficial reuse applications

Proven Performance

Designed specifically for coal fired power station applications

Continuous operation in demanding industrial environments

Over 60 CIFA monitors supplied worldwide

Reliable performance with low maintenance requirements

Supported by a global service and support network

Technology

CIFA 350 uses patented microwave resonance technology to measure unburnt carbon content in fly ash. The system uses changes in microwave cavity resonance to provide density-compensated carbon measurements with an automatic sample collection, analysis and purge cycle.

Applications

Typical applications include:

  • Coal fired power stations
  • Boiler combustion optimisation
  • Fly ash quality monitoring
  • Coal blend performance monitoring
  • Environmental reporting
  • Pulveriser and classifier performance monitoring

Role in Process Control

The CIFA 350 operates as part of a broader measurement and control strategy within coal fired power generation operations.

It enables:

  • Feed forward adjustment of boiler operating parameters
  • Feedback control of combustion performance
  • Continuous monitoring of fly ash quality
  • Improved boiler efficiency and emissions performance
  • Continuous decision support for operators managing changing coal quality and boiler conditions

Unique Capabilities

  • Patented microwave resonance measurement technology
  • Typical analysis cycle of 3 to 5 minutes
  • Automatic sample collection, analysis and purge cycle
  • Optional sample collection canister for laboratory verification
  • Up to 16 measurement systems connected to a single control cabinet
  • Control cabinet can be located up to 1 km from the measurement systems
  • Low maintenance design with minimal wear components
  • Reliable operation in harsh power station environments

Integration Options

CSCAN

For COALSCAN 2100, CM 200 & TBM

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