FIELD: computer technology; boilers.
SUBSTANCE: according to some options, a computer-implemented method is provided for reducing the fouling rate in a waste heat boiler system. The computing device receives information about the operation of the boiler over a time interval. Boiler performance information includes boiler operating parameters and fouling rates over time. Boiler operating parameters include one or more boiler input parameters. The computing device performs a regression analysis to determine at least one correlation between boiler operating parameters and fouling rate. The computing device causes the at least one boiler input parameter to be adjusted based on the at least one correlation to minimize the fouling rate. According to some options, a system is provided that is capable of implementing such a method. According to some options, a computer-readable storage medium is provided that stores instructions that cause a computing device to implement such a method.
EFFECT: reduced fouling rate in the waste heat boiler system.
20 cl, 6 dwg
