A sealpot for a combustion power plant includes a downcomer standpipe which receives solids of the combustion power plant, a bed including a first end and a second opposite end, the first end connected to the downcomer standpipe, a discharge standpipe disposed at the second opposite end of the bed, and an orifice plate disposed between the bed and the discharge standpipe separating the discharge standpipe from the bed. The orifice plate includes apertures disposed at a height above the bed which allow transport of fluidized solids and gas through the orifice plate.

A sealpot for a combustion power plant includes a downcomer standpipe which receives solids of the combustion power plant, a bed including a first end and a second opposite end, the first end connected to the downcomer standpipe, a discharge standpipe disposed at the second opposite end of the bed, and an orifice plate disposed between the bed and the discharge standpipe separating the discharge standpipe from the bed. The orifice plate includes apertures disposed at a height above the bed which allow transport of fluidized solids and gas through the orifice plate.

A method for efficiently conveying impurities in a pressurized fluidized incinerator system is provided. Cleaning gas is supplied to an upper valve, and thereafter, the upper valve is driven so as to communicate an upper discharge device and a tank. The upper discharge device is driven so as to convey the impurities from the dust collector to the tank, and thereafter, the upper discharge device is stopped and the upper valve is driven so as not to communicate the upper discharge device and the tank. Thereafter, the supply of the cleaning gas to the upper valve is stopped.

A method for efficiently conveying impurities in a pressurized fluidized incinerator system is provided. Cleaning gas is supplied to an upper valve, and thereafter, the upper valve is driven so as to communicate an upper discharge device and a tank. The upper discharge device is driven so as to convey the impurities from the dust collector to the tank, and thereafter, the upper discharge device is stopped and the upper valve is driven so as not to communicate the upper discharge device and the tank. Thereafter, the supply of the cleaning gas to the upper valve is stopped.

The object of the invention is a combustion method for a solid feed using a chemical loop wherein an oxygen-carrying material circulates, said method comprising at least: contacting the solid feed particles in the presence of metallic oxide particles in a first reaction zone (R1) operating in dense fluidized bed mode, carrying out combustion of the gaseous effluents from first reaction zone (R1) in the presence of metallic oxide particles in a second reaction zone (R2), separating in a separation zone (S3) the unburnt particles and the metallic oxide particles within a mixture coming from second reaction zone (R2), re-oxidizing the metallic oxide particles in an oxidation zone (R4) prior to sending them back to first zone (R1).

The object of the invention is a combustion method for a solid feed using a chemical loop wherein an oxygen-carrying material circulates, said method comprising at least: contacting the solid feed particles in the presence of metallic oxide particles in a first reaction zone (R1) operating in dense fluidized bed mode, carrying out combustion of the gaseous effluents from first reaction zone (R1) in the presence of metallic oxide particles in a second reaction zone (R2), separating in a separation zone (S3) the unburnt particles and the metallic oxide particles within a mixture coming from second reaction zone (R2), re-oxidizing the metallic oxide particles in an oxidation zone (R4) prior to sending them back to first zone (R1).

A cyclone for separating solid material from a mixture of the solid material and a gaseous substance. The cyclone comprises a cylindrical body having a central axis in a first direction and an inlet channel. The cyclone is configured to let out the solid material from the cylindrical body in the first direction. An interior of the inlet channel tapers in the first direction towards a bottom of the inlet channel. Additionally, the cyclone comprises nozzles arranged at the bottom of the inlet channel, the nozzles being configured to feed gas to the inlet channel for enhancing flow of the solid material at the bottom of the inlet channel. A thermal system comprising the cyclone. Use of the cyclone such that the first direction is downwards.

A cyclone for separating solid material from a mixture of the solid material and a gaseous substance. The cyclone comprises a cylindrical body having a central axis in a first direction and an inlet channel. The cyclone is configured to let out the solid material from the cylindrical body in the first direction. An interior of the inlet channel tapers in the first direction towards a bottom of the inlet channel. Additionally, the cyclone comprises nozzles arranged at the bottom of the inlet channel, the nozzles being configured to feed gas to the inlet channel for enhancing flow of the solid material at the bottom of the inlet channel. A thermal system comprising the cyclone. Use of the cyclone such that the first direction is downwards.

A device for chemical looping combustion of a fuel, operating in the liquid phase and including: a tank receiving a liquid including an oxidizing agent and a reducing agent, an oxidation loop including: a first conduit, a first device for injecting a first motor fluid including dioxygen, configured for introducing the first motor fluid into the first conduit, and a first separating device for separating the first motor fluid from the liquid and for sending the liquid to the tank, a reduction loop including: a second conduit, a second device for injecting a second motor fluid including a fuel that includes carbon, configured for introducing the second motor fluid into the second conduit, and a second separating device, configured for separating the second motor fluid from the liquid.

A device for chemical looping combustion of a fuel, operating in the liquid phase and including: a tank receiving a liquid including an oxidizing agent and a reducing agent, an oxidation loop including: a first conduit, a first device for injecting a first motor fluid including dioxygen, configured for introducing the first motor fluid into the first conduit, and a first separating device for separating the first motor fluid from the liquid and for sending the liquid to the tank, a reduction loop including: a second conduit, a second device for injecting a second motor fluid including a fuel that includes carbon, configured for introducing the second motor fluid into the second conduit, and a second separating device, configured for separating the second motor fluid from the liquid.