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The DRB-4Z Burner: ™

Maximum NOx Reduction for

Coal-Fired Applications
Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) has a long history of successfully B&W’s DRB-4Z low NOx
reducing NOx emissions on coal-fired boilers. We have sold nearly burner offers:
100,000 MW of low NOx combustion equipment since the early
Maximum NOx reduction for
1970s. The DRB-4Z™ burner is the most advanced coal burner coal-fired applications
yet developed by B&W. It can help utility and industrial plants Superior mechanical reliability
achieve ever more stringent NOx reduction targets. and operation
Rugged construction, integrated design
The completely shop-assembled DRB-4Z burner can fire a wide range Complete shop assembly –
of coals, and in combination with natural gas and oil. Minimizing NOx
levels in the combustion process is increasingly important as NOx limits ready for installation
become more restricted. New or retrofit applications
Low NOx DRB-4Z™ Coal-Fired Burner
Mechanical Design Features
Components Features/Functions
1 Linear actuator Easily adjusts the main sliding air damper position for light-off, full-load
and idle/cooling
2 Transition zone sliding air damper Regulates air to transition zone to optimize emissions
3 Main sliding air damper Controls secondary air flow rate to the inner and outer air zones
of the burner, independent of swirl
4 Fixed spin vanes for outer air zone Improves peripheral air distribution within the burner and reduces pressure drop
5 Pitot grid Provides a relative indication of air flow with a 30 point impact/suction device
to balance air flow among burners during commissioning
6 Adjustable spin vanes for outer air zone Provides proper mixing of the secondary air to the end of the flame
7 Adjustable spin vanes for inner air zone Stabilizes ignition at the tip of the coal nozzle
8 Transition zone Enhances NOx reduction by providing limited recirculation regions
between primary and secondary air streams
9 Sliding linkage Heavy-duty, non-binding, lever arm movement to control inner and outer spin
vane settings — position is optimized and fixed during commissioning

6 Outer Spin Vane 5 Pitot Grid 4 Fixed Vane 3 Main Sliding Air Damper 2 Transition Zone
Sliding Air Damper

7 Inner 1 Linear
Spin Vane Actuator

8 Transition
Zone

9 Sliding
Linkage
Windbox

Coal Inlet

Transition
Zone Air Flow
Adjustment
Each feature incorporated in the DRB-4Z low NOx Outer Spin
burner is designed to promote maximum NOx Inner Spin Vane
reduction with optimum combustion efficiency. Vane Adjustment
Adjustment
Low NOx DRB-4Z™ Coal-Fired Burner Combustion Zones
Main Sliding Air Damper

Rugged Design Ensures Durability Patented Burner Design

and Reliability Improves NOx Reduction
The advanced DRB-4Z is designed to produce lower
emissions by featuring a patented transition zone.
This zone acts as a buffer between the fuel rich flame
core and secondary combustion air streams. Actual
emissions from applications will depend on site-
specific parameters such as coal type and existing
furnace and burner configuration. This design
improves mixing and flame stability by limiting
recirculation between air streams. These recirculation
regions transport combustion products back toward
the oxygen lean zone for NOx reduction.

The DRB-4Z low NOx burner was developed using

proprietary computational fluid dynamic computer
modeling. The prototype burner was refined through
an extensive program of large-scale combustion tests
performed in B&W's Clean Environment Development
Facility (CEDF). The DRB-4Z burner design is solidly
based upon the proven performance and experience
of B&W's history with low NOx combustion equipment.

Alternate DRB-4Z burner configurations for natural

gas and fuel oil firing are also available. Coupled with
our leadership in advanced overfire air systems and
Like all B&W combustion equipment, the parts exposed to the SCR technology, B&W has the experience to meet
radiant furnace heat are constructed of high temperature alloy
the most stringent NOx reduction requirements.
material (bottom of photo) ensuring long life and durability.
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Established in 1867, Babcock & Wilcox is a global leader

in renewable, environmental and thermal technologies
and services for power and industrial applications.

For more information or to contact us, visit our website

at www.babcock.com.

B&W's overfire air equipment is based upon the same rugged

mechanical features as the DRB-4Z low NOx burner. Our
leadership in the field of NOx reduction technology began in
1962 with the first patented overfire air port design. We have
sold more than 21,000 MW of overfire air systems.

The Babcock & Wilcox Company

1200 E Market Street, Suite 650
Akron, Ohio, U.S.A. 44305
Phone: +1 330.753.4511

www.babcock.com

The information contained herein is provided for general information purposes

only and is not intended nor to be construed as a warranty, an offer, or any
representation of contractual or other legal responsibility.

DRB-4Z is a trademark of The Babcock & Wilcox Company.

Through extensive research, B&W continues to develop
innovative improvements in ultra low NOx combustion
technology. B&W has the engineering, manufacturing and
project management experience to achieve optimum com-
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your regional B&W sales office for more information on
E101-3177 D21E the DRB-4Z ultra low NOx burner.