Water-tube boilers and auxiliary installations - Part 9: Requirements for firing systems for pulverized solid fuels for the boiler

This European Standard applies to pulverized fuel firing systems of steam boilers and hot water generators and commences at the filling equipment for the boiler bunkers or for the pulverized fuel storage system and ends at the ash extraction plant. For multifuel firing systems using separate or combined burners, these requirements apply to the pulverized fuel firing part involved. For other fuels or firing systems used in combination, other requirements apply e.g. EN 12952 8.

Wasserrohrkessel und Anlagenkomponenten - Teil 9: Anforderungen an Staubfeuerungsanlagen für den Kessel

1.1   Feuerungsanlagen
Das Dokument gilt für Kohlenstaubfeuerungen an Dampf- und Heißwassererzeugern (Dampfkessel). Es umfasst Beschickungseinrichtungen für die Brennstoffbunker oder für die Kohlenstaub-Lagerungsanlage bis hin zu Entaschungsanlagen. Bei Mehrstoff-Feuerungen mit getrennten oder Kombinationsbrennern gelten diese Anforderungen für den entsprechenden Kohlenstaubfeuerungsteil. Für andere in Kombination eingesetzte Brennstoffe oder Feuerungsanlagen gelten andere Anforderungen, z. B. EN 12952 8:2022.
1.2   Brennstoffe
Diese Anforderungen behandeln Brennstoffstäube (z. B. Koks, Anthrazit, Steinkohle, Braunkohle, Petrolkoks, Ölschiefer und Biomassestaub) mit niedrigem bis hohem Gehalt an flüchtigen Bestandteilen.
1.3   Betrieb
Die Anforderungen für Betriebseinrichtungen gelten für Dampfkessel und Heißwassererzeuger mit ständiger Beaufsichtigung durch entsprechend ausgebildete Personen.
Da Kohlenstaubfeuerungsanlagen als Anlagen mit Direktfeuerung oder indirekter Feuerung ausgelegt sein können, ist zwischen den betrieblichen Anforderungen zu unterscheiden. Anhang A enthält die betrieblichen Anforderungen für Feuerungsanlagen einschließlich der Mahlanlage.

Chaudières à tubes d’eau et installations auxiliaires - Partie 9: Exigences pour les équipements de chauffe pour combustibles solides de la chaudière

1.1   Équipements de chauffe
Le présent document s'applique aux équipements de chauffe pour combustibles pulvérisés de générateurs de vapeur et d'eau surchauffée et commence aux appareils d’alimentation des trémies de stockage des combustibles de la chaudière ou du système de stockage des combustibles pulvérisés et se termine avec l'installation d'extraction des cendres. En ce qui concerne les équipements de chauffe polycombustibles utilisant des brûleurs séparés ou combinés, ces prescriptions s'appliquent à l'élément de chauffe pour combustibles pulvérisés impliqué. Pour d'autres combustibles ou équipements de chauffe utilisés conjointement, d'autres exigences doivent s'appliquer, par exemple l’EN 12952 8:2022.
1.2   Combustibles
Ces prescriptions couvrent l'utilisation de combustibles pulvérisés (par exemple, le coke, l'anthracite, le charbon bitumineux ou la houille, la lignite ou « brown coal », le coke de pétrole, le schiste bitumineux et biomasse pulvérisée) dont la teneur en matière volatile s'étend de faible à forte.
1.3   Mode opératoire
Les exigences relatives aux équipements d'exploitation s'appliquent aux générateurs de vapeur et d'eau surchauffée sous surveillance permanente par du personnel disposant d'une formation appropriée.
Du fait que les équipements de chauffe peuvent être conçus à chauffe directe ou indirecte, les exigences opérationnelles sont à différencier. L'annexe A résume les exigences opérationnelles pour les équipements de chauffe y compris les systèmes de pulvérisation.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 12952-9:2022
01-december-2022
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 12952-9:2003
Vodocevni kotli in pomožne napeljave - 9. del: Zahteve za gorilnike kotlov na
prašnata goriva
Water-tube boilers and auxiliary installations - Part 9: Requirements for firing systems for
pulverized solid fuels for the boiler
Wasserrohrkessel und Anlagenkomponenten - Teil 9: Anforderungen an
Staubfeuerungsanlagen für den Kessel
Chaudières à tubes d’eau et installations auxiliaires - Partie 9: Exigences pour les
équipements de chauffe pour combustibles solides de la chaudière
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 12952-9:2022
ICS:
27.060.30 Grelniki vode in prenosniki Boilers and heat exchangers
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EN 12952-9
EUROPEAN STANDARD

NORME EUROPÉENNE

October 2022
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 27.040 Supersedes EN 12952-9:2002
English Version

Water-tube boilers and auxiliary installations - Part 9:
Requirements for firing systems for pulverized solid fuels
for the boiler
Chaudières à tubes d'eau et installations auxiliaires - Wasserrohrkessel und Anlagenkomponenten - Teil 9:
Partie 9: Exigences pour les équipements de chauffe Anforderungen an Staubfeuerungsanlagen für den
pour combustibles solides de la chaudière Kessel
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 15 August 2022.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
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© 2022 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 12952-9:2022 E
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
1 Scope . 6
1.1 Firing systems . 6
1.2 Fuels . 6
1.3 Operation . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Fuel bunkers and conveying plant . 11
4.1 General. 11
4.2 Conveying plant . 11
4.3 Solid fuel bunkers . 11
5 Pulverizing system and pulverized fuel system . 12
5.1 Introduction . 12
5.2 Solid fuel feeders . 12
5.3 Mills . 12
5.4 Pulverized fuel bins . 13
5.5 Pulverized fuel supply pipes and shut-off devices . 13
6 Explosion prevention measures for pulverizing systems and pulverized fuel systems
. 14
6.1 General. 14
6.2 Plants operated without inert gas protection . 15
6.3 Plants operated with inert gas protection . 15
7 Equipment for air supply and flue gas discharge . 16
7.1 Air supply . 16
7.2 Air/fuel ratio . 17
7.3 Flue gas discharge . 17
8 Firing system . 17
8.1 General. 17
8.2 Burners for pulverized fuel . 18
8.3 Flue gas recirculation . 18
8.4 Monitoring and control . 18
8.5 Electrical equipment. 19
8.6 Safety precautions . 19
8.6.1 Purging of the flue gas passes and lighting-up . 19
8.6.2 Start-up . 20
8.6.3 Operation . 20
8.6.4 Shutting down of direct-firing systems . 20
8.6.5 Shutting down of indirect-firing systems . 22
9 Ash extraction plant . 23
10 Operation and maintenance . 23
10.1 General. 23
10.2 Operating instructions . 23
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Annex A (informative) Operational requirements for permanently supervised firing system
for pulverized fuel . 24
A.1 General . 24
A.2 Operation . 24
A.3 Mills . 24
A.4 Air/fuel ratio . 24
A.5 Firing system . 24
A.5.1 Combustion residues . 24
A.5.2 Modification of the firing system setting . 24
A.5.3 Safety precautions . 24
A.5.4 Operation . 25
A.6 Operating and maintenance . 25
Annex B (informative) Significant technical changes between this document and the
previous edition . 26
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Directive 2014/68/EU aimed to be covered . 27
Bibliography . 28
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European foreword
This document (EN 12952-9:2022) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 269 “Shell and
water-tube boilers”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2023, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by April 2023.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 12952-9:2002.
The technical modifications in comparison with the previous edition are listed in Annex B.
The EN 12952 series concerning water-tube boilers and auxiliary installations consists of the following
parts:
• Part 1: General;
• Part 2: Materials for pressure parts of boilers and accessories;
• Part 3: Design and calculation for pressure parts;
• Part 4: In-service boiler life expectancy calculations;
• Part 5: Workmanship and construction of pressure parts of the boiler;
• Part 6: Inspection during construction, documentation and marking of pressure parts of the boiler;
• Part 7: Requirements for equipment for the boiler;
• Part 8: Requirements for firing systems for liquid and gaseous fuels for the boiler;
• Part 9: Requirements for firing systems for pulverized solid fuels for the boiler;
• Part 10: Requirements for safeguards against excessive pressure;
• Part 11: Requirements for limiting devices of the boiler and accessories;
• Part 12: Requirements for boiler feedwater and boiler water quality;
• Part 13: Requirements for flue gas cleaning systems;
• Part 14: Requirements for flue gas DENOX systems using liquefied pressurized ammonia and ammonia
water solution;
• Part 15: Acceptance tests;
• Part 16: Requirements for grate and fluidized-bed firing systems for solid fuels for the boiler;
• CR 12952 Part 17: Guideline for the involvement of an inspection body independent of the
manufacturer.
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• Part 18: Operating instructions
Although these parts can be obtained separately, it should be recognized that the parts are inter-
dependent. As such, the design and manufacture of water-tube boilers requires the application of more
than one part in order for the requirements of the document to be satisfactorily fulfilled.
This document has been prepared under a Standardization Request given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU
Directive(s) / Regulation(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s) / Regulation(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part
of this document.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United
Kingdom.
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1 Scope
1.1 Firing systems
This document applies to pulverized fuel firing systems of steam boilers and hot water generators and
commences at the filling equipment for the boiler bunkers or for the pulverized fuel storage system and
ends at the ash extraction plant. For multifuel firing systems using separate or combined burners, these
requirements apply to the pulverized fuel firing part involved. For other fuels or firing systems used in
combination, other requirements apply, e.g. EN 12952-8:2022.
1.2 Fuels
These requirements cover the use of pulverized fuels (e.g. coke, anthracite, bituminous coal or hard coal,
lignite or brown coal, petrol coke, oil shale and pulverized bio mass) ranging from low to high volatile
matter content.
1.3 Operation
Requirements for operational equipment apply for steam boilers and hot water generators with
permanent supervision by properly trained persons.
As firing systems using pulverized fuel can be designed either as direct-firing or as indirect-firing
systems, operational requirements have to be differentiated. Annex A summarizes the operational
requirements for firing systems including the pulverizing system.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 1127-1:2019, Explosive atmospheres - Explosion prevention and protection - Part 1: Basic concepts and
methodology
1
EN ISO 4126-1:2013, Safety devices for protection against excessive pressure - Part 1: Safety valves
(ISO 4126-1:2013)
EN 12952-8:2022, Water-tube boilers and auxiliary installations — Part 8: Requirements for firing systems
for liquid and gaseous fuels for the boiler
EN 12952-18:2012, Water-tube boilers and auxiliary installations - Part 18: Operating instructions

1
As impacted by EN ISO 4126-1:2013/A1:2016 and EN ISO 4126-1:2013/A2:2019.
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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document the terms and definitions given in EN 12952-8:2022 and the following
apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
back-up firing system
separate firing system to maintain safe ignition and stable combustion of the pulverized fuel
3.2
burner group
burners operated in forced unison and controlled jointly and the burners supplied by the same mill or
the same pulverized fuel feeder
3.3
burner management system
system which performs a predetermined sequence of actions and always operates in conjunction with a
flame monitor
Note 1 to entry: It reacts to signals from control and safety devices, gives control commands, controls the start-up
sequence, supervises the burner operation, and causes controlled shutdown and lock-out.
3.4
carrier gas
transport medium for pulverized fuel through mill, classifier, and pulverized fuel lines
Note 1 to entry: It can consist of primary air and/or inert gas.
3.5
clearing
removal of accumulation or settlement of pulverized fuel in the case of insufficient purging of the
pulverizing system
3.6
bunker
bunker for the storage of raw fuel for an individual mill
3.7
fuel feeder
installation for the extraction of fuel from the fuel bunker and the controlled feeding of fuel into the mill
3.8
combustion air
total air supplied to the firing system for combustion
3.9
conveying plant (fuel handling plant)
installation for conveying and distributing raw fuel to the individual fuel bunkers
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3.10
direct-firing system
system where the fuel is ground and dried in the mill and then is fed directly to the burners
3.11
explosion
unintentional instantaneous combustion phenomenon occurring in a confined space with considerable
pressure build-up
Note 1 to entry: A weak explosion is called puffing.
3.12
explosion pressure resistant design
installation that is dimensioned so as to withstand the maximum explosion pressure without substaining
permanent deformation
3.13
explosion pressure shock resistant design
installation that is dimensioned so as to withstand the pressure surge occurring during an explosion
without rupture although permanent deformation can occur
3.14
firing rate during start-up
firing rate of a burner or a burner group forming part of a pulverizing system of a direct-fired system
during start-up
3.15
firing system
equipment for the combustion of fuels, including the installations for the storage in the boiler house,
preparation and supply of fuels, the combustion air supply, the burner(s), the flue gas discharge, and all
related control and monitoring devices
Note 1 to entry: A flue gas recirculation system can be installed as an integral part of the firing system.
3.16
firing system heat input
heat input into the combustion chamber
Note 1 to entry: Firing system heat input is normally calculated as the mass flow of the fuel supplied multiplied by
its net calorific value
3.17
flame monitor
device that detects the presence or absence of the flame and transmits a signal to the control device
Note 1 to entry: For a pulverized fuel firing system the flame can be defined as:
•  an individual flame of a single burner,
•  the flame of a burner group for instance all burners connected to a pulverizing system,
•  the flame of all burners in one combustion chamber.
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3.18
flame-resistant material
combustible only when subjected to a continual supply of heat energy and extinguishes upon removal of
the ignition source
3.19
flue gas recirculation
return of flue gas from downstream of the flame zone or from the flue gas exit
Note 1 to entry: This can be achieved by pressure difference or the use of a separate fan or fans into the pulverizing
system, the air register of the burner, or directly into the combustion chamber.
3.20
implosion
unintentional instantaneous negative pressure build-up
Note 1 to entry: This can occur as a consequence of an explosion in a confined space, by rapid closing of dampers,
or by rapid reduction in temperature, e.g. flame out.
3.21
indirect-firing system
system where the fuel that has been ground and dried in the mill is intermediately stored in bins and the
vapours are separated
Note 1 to entry: The pulverized fuel is extracted from the bin and fed to the burners.
3.22
inerting
dilution of the oxygen content of an air/fuel mixture by the addition of an inert gas or steam to a level
where it is no longer ignitable
3.23
lighting-up equipment
facility to achieve safe ignition of pulverized fuel at the burner
Note 1 to entry: It may also be used for the provision of heat to initiate the drying process during start-up of a mill
in a direct-firing system.
3.24
limiter
transducer, which, on reaching a fixed value (e.g. pressure, temperature, flow, water level) is used to
interrupt and lockout the energy supply and requires manual unlocking before restart
3.25
lockout
interruption of the energy supply
Note 1 to entry: Manual unlocking is required before restart.
3.26
master fuel trip
device for rapid automatic shutoff of all fuel supplies to the boiler area and power to the electrical igniters
in the event of danger
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3.27
maximum heat input of the firing system
maximum heat input including the reserves required for load control at which the firing system can be
safely operated including all reserves
3.28
mill
installation for grinding and drying the raw coal or bio mass and for classifying and conveying the
pulverized fuel
3.29
minimum heat input of the firing system
minimum heat input at which the firing system can be safely operated
3.30
monitor
limit transducer that senses the reaching of a fixed limit value and initiates an alarm and/or a cut out
Note 1 to entry: The output signal is only cancelled if the cause of the alarm has been removed and the value has
returned to within its fixed limits.
3.31
multi-fuel burner
burner in which more than one fuel is burned either simultaneously or alternately
3.32
multi-fuel firing system
firing system where, in a common combustion chamber, more than one fuel can be burned
simultaneously or alternately by separate or multi-fuel burners
3.33
primary air
part of the combustion air flow fed to the mill for the drying and conveying of pulverized fuel. This
primary air may be mixed with flue gas
3.34
pulverized fuel bin
bin (silo) for the intermediate storage of pulverized fuel
3.35
pulverized fuel burner
device for the introduction of fuel and air into a combustion chamber at required velocities, turbulence,
and local fuel concentration in order to establish and maintain proper ignition and stable combustion of
the fuel
3.36
pulverized fuel feeder
device for the controlled feeding of pulverized fuel from the pulverized fuel bin into the pulverized fuel
supply lines to the burners or other equipment
3.37
pulverizing system heat input
firing system heat input is the sum of the heat input from the single pulverizing systems
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3.38
purging of the flue gas passes
flow of air through the combustion chamber, flue gas passes and associated ducts, which effectively
removes any gaseous combustibles and replaces them with air
3.39
purging of the pulverizing system
removal of any accumulation or settlement of pulverized fuel from inside the pulverizing system
3.40
safety time
time period during which the effectiveness of the safety device may be inhibited without a hazardous
condition occurring
4 Fuel bunkers and conveying plant
4.1 General
4.1.1 The conveyance of solid fuels, temporary storage in bunkers, and extraction shall be arranged
such that the flow of the fuel is ensured as far as possible.
4.1.2 Coarse solid fuel lumps, foreign matter, and tramp metal shall be removed to avoid damage or
blockage of the pulverizing system.
4.1.3 Dangerous areas of the fuel handling plant shall be marked by warning signs.
4.2 Conveying plant
4.2.1 Automatic facilities for the conveyance and distribution of solid fuel into the bunkers shall only
be started if visual and/or audible warning signals have been given beforehand. Precautions necessary
for the protection of personnel against injury by moving components shall be taken. Sufficient waiting
time between warning signal and start-up shall be provided (see A.4).
4.2.2 Several continuous conveyors arranged in series to form one conveying line shall be interlocked
such that the normal operation of any conveyor is possible only if the downstream conveyors are in
operation and the storage facility is ready to accept the fuel.
4.3 Solid fuel bunkers
4.3.1 The solid fuel bunkers shall be built to achieve uniform discharge by the selection of proper shape
and design in order to ensure a continuous uniform flow of the fuel and to avoid segregation.
4.3.2 To avoid ingress of hot air/gas into the bunker or the suction of leakage air into the pulverizing
system, a minimum fuel level shall be maintained in the bunker, unless other suitable measures are taken.
Monodisperse solid fuels like pelletized bio mass or biomass shells have very poor sealing behaviour. The
minimum fuel level is several times higher compared to coal. A decoupling element like a rotary gate
valve in the fuel down pipe between feeder and mill is recommended.
4.3.3 The minimum filling level of solid fuel bunkers shall be monitored and the feeder downstream of
the bunker shall be automatically stopped if the level falls below the predetermined level.
4.3.4 The inner surface of the solid fuel bunker roof shall be designed so as to avoid the accumulation
of dust and gas in dead pockets.
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4.3.5 Bunker charging openings shall be guarded to prevent personnel from falling in (see A.5).
4.3.6 Fuel bunkers shall be equipped with fire fighting or fire prevention equipment.
5 Pulverizing system and pulverized fuel system
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 The pulverizing system shall be readily accessible to enable cleaning operations to be carried out.
Pressurized systems shall be dust-tight and gas-tight.
5.1.2 All practicable steps should be taken to eliminate sites in the pulverizing system where pulverized
fuel and raw fuel can become lodged.
5.1.3 If there is a possibility of settlement of pulverized fuel on components that have become hot
during operation, facilities shall be provided for purging and clearing after shut-down.
5.1.4 To avoid the build up of electrostatic charges, all components shall be earthed unless forced and
faultless earthing is inherent in the design.
5.2 Solid fuel feeders
5.2.1 Solid fuel feeders and chutes shall be designed to provide a uniform flow of fuel into the mill.
5.2.2 Means shall be provided for monitoring the flow of fuel. In the event of loss of flow the conveyor
shall be automatically stopped (if necessary time delayed).
5.3 Mills
5.3.1 Mills shall be designed to withstand the mechanical and thermal loadings which occur during
operation.
Manufacturers of pulverised fuel systems shall follow the requirements of EN 1127-1:2019, where
applicable to ensure that the risks from dust explosions are eliminated or properly controlled.
5.3.2 The temperature downstream of the mill or classifier shall be continuously measured. If the
allowable operating tem
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN 12952-9:2020
01-marec-2020
Vodocevni kotli in pomožne napeljave - 9. del: Zahteve za gorilnike kotlov na
premogov prah
Water-tube boilers and auxiliary installations - Part 9: Requirements for firing systems for
pulverized solid fuels for the boiler
Wasserrohrkessel und Anlagenkomponenten - Teil 9: Anforderungen an
Staubfeuerungsanlagen für den Kessel
Chaudières à tubes d’eau et installations auxiliaires - Partie 9: Exigences pour les
équipement de chauffe pour combustibles solides de la chaudière
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 12952-9
ICS:
27.060.30 Grelniki vode in prenosniki Boilers and heat exchangers
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 12952-9
NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM

February 2020
ICS 27.040 Will supersede EN 12952-9:2002
English Version

Water-tube boilers and auxiliary installations - Part 9:
Requirements for firing systems for pulverized solid fuels
for the boiler
Chaudières à tubes d'eau et installations auxiliaires - Wasserrohrkessel und Anlagenkomponenten - Teil 9:
Partie 9: Exigences pour les équipement de chauffe Anforderungen an Staubfeuerungsanlagen für den
pour combustibles solides de la chaudière Kessel
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 269.

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European foreword . 4
1 Scope . 6
1.1 Firing systems . 6
1.2 Fuels . 6
1.3 Operation . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Symbols and abbreviations . 11
4.1 General. 11
4.2 Conveying plant . 11
4.3 Solid fuel bunkers . 12
5 General. 12
5.1 General. Error! Bookmark not defined.
5.2 Solid fuel feeders . 12
5.3 Mills . 12
5.4 Pulverized fuel bins . 13
5.5 Pulverized fuel supply pipes and shutoff devices . 14
6 Explosion prevention measures for pulverizing systems and pulverized fuel systems . 14
6.1 General. 14
6.2 Plants operated without inert gas protection . 15
6.3 Plants operated with inert gas protection . 15
7 Equipment for air supply and flue gas discharge . 16
7.1 Air supply . 16
7.2 Air/fuel ratio . 17
7.3 Flue gas discharge . 17
8 Firing system . 17
8.1 General. 17
8.2 Burners for pulverized fuel . 18
8.3 Flue gas recirculation . 18
8.4 Modification of the firing system setting . 18
8.5 Monitoring and control . 18
8.6 Electrical equipment. 19
8.7 Safety precautions . 19
8.7.1 Purging of the flue gas passes and lighting-up . 19
8.7.2 Start-up . 19
8.7.3 Operation . 20
8.7.4 Shutting down of direct-firing systems . 20
8.7.5 Shutting down of indirect-firing systems . 22
9 Ash extraction plant . 23
10 Operation and maintenance . 23
10.1 General. 23
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10.2 Operating instructions . 23
Annex A (informative) Operational requirements for permanently supervised firing system
for pulverized fuel . 24
A.1 General . 24
A.2 Operation . 24
A.3 Mills . 24
A.4 Air/fuel ratio . 24
A.5 Firing system . 24
A.5.1 Combustion residues . 24
A.5.2 Modification of the firing system setting . 24
A.5.3 Safety precautions . 24
A.5.4 Operation . 25
A.6 Operating and maintenance . 25
A.6.1 General . 25
Annex B (informative) Significant technical changes between this document and the
previous edition . 26
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Directive 2014/68/EU aimed to be covered . 27
Bibliography . 28


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European foreword
This document (prEN 12952-9:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 269 “Shell
and water-tube boilers”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 12952-9:2002.
EN 12952 series concerning water-tube boilers and auxiliary installations consists of the following
parts:
• Part 1: General;
• Part 2: Materials for pressure parts of boilers and accessories;
• Part 3: Design and calculation for pressure parts;
• Part 4: In-service boiler life expectancy calculations;
• Part 5: Workmanship and construction of pressure parts of the boiler;
• Part 6: Inspection during construction, documentation and marking of pressure parts of the boiler;
• Part 7: Requirements for equipment for the boiler;
• Part 8: Requirements for firing systems for liquid and gaseous fuels for the boiler;
• Part 9: Requirements for firing systems for pulverized solid fuels for the boiler;
• Part 10: Requirements for safeguards against excessive pressure;
• Part 11: Requirements for limiting devices of the boiler and accessories;
• Part 12: Requirements for boiler feedwater and boiler water quality;
• Part 13: Requirements for flue gas cleaning systems;
• Part 14: Requirements for flue gas DENOX systems using liquefied pressurized ammonia and ammonia
water solution;
• Part 15: Acceptance tests;
• Part 16: Requirements for grate and fluidized-bed firing systems for solid fuels for the boiler;
• CR 12952 Part 17: Guideline for the involvement of an inspection body independent of the
manufacturer.
Although these parts may be obtained separately, it should be recognized that the parts are inter-
dependent. As such, the design and manufacture of water-tube boilers requires the application of more
than one part in order for the requirements of the document to be satisfactorily fulfilled.
NOTE Parts 4 and 15 are not applicable during the design, construction and installation stages.
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This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive 2014/68/EU.
For relationship with EU Directive 2014/68/EU, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of
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1 Scope
1.1 Firing systems
This document applies to pulverized fuel firing systems of steam boilers and hot water generators and
commences at the filling equipment for the boiler bunkers or for the pulverized fuel storage system and
ends at the ash extraction plant. For multifuel firing systems using separate or combined burners, these
requirements apply to the pulverized fuel firing part involved. For other fuels or firing systems used in
combination, other requirements apply e.g. prEN 12952-8:2020.
1.2 Fuels
These requirements cover the use of pulverized fuels (e.g. coke, anthracite, bituminous coal or hard
coal, lignite or brown coal, petrol coke, oil shale and pulverized bio mass) ranging from low to high
volatile matter content.
1.3 Operation
Requirements for operational equipment apply for steam boilers and hot water generators with
permanent supervision by properly trained persons.
As firing systems using pulverized fuel may be designed either as direct-firing or as indirect-firing
systems, operational requirements have to be differentiated. Annex A summarizes the operational
requirements for firing systems including the pulverizing system.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 1127-1:2019, Explosive atmospheres - Explosion prevention and protection - Part 1: Basic concepts
and methodology
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prEN 12952-8:2020, Water-tube boilers and auxiliary installations — Part 8: Requirements for firing
systems for liquid and gaseous fuels for the boiler
EN 12952-18:2012, Water-tube boilers and auxiliary installations - Part 18: Operating instructions
EN 50156-1:2015, Electrical equipment for furnaces and ancillary equipment - Part 1: Requirements for
application design and installation

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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document the terms and definitions given in prEN 12952-8:2020 and the
following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
back-up firing system
separate firing system to maintain safe ignition and stable combustion of the pulverized fuel
3.2
burner group
burners operated in forced unison and controlled jointly and the burners supplied by the same mill or
the same pulverized fuel feeder
3.3
burner management system
burner management system performs a predetermined sequence of actions and always operates in
conjunction with a flame monitor
Note 1 to entry: It reacts to signals from control and safety devices, gives control commands, controls the start-up
sequence, supervises the burner operation, and causes controlled shutdown and lock-out.
3.4
carrier gas
transport medium for pulverized fuel through mill, classifier, and pulverized fuel lines
Note 1 to entry: It may consist of primary air and/or inert gas.
3.5
clearing
removal of accumulation or settlement of pulverized fuel in the case of insufficient purging of the
pulverizing system
3.6
coal bunker
bunker for the storage of raw coal for an individual mill
3.7
fuel feeder
installation for the extraction of fuel from the fuel bunker and the controlled feeding of fuel into the mill
3.8
combustion air
total air supplied to the firing system for combustion
3.9
conveying plant (coal handling plant)
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direct-firing system
system where the fuel is ground and dried in the mill and then is fed directly to the burners
3.11
explosion
unintentional instantaneous combustion phenomenon occurring in a confined space with considerable
pressure build-up
Note 1 to entry: A weak explosion is called puffing.
3.12
explosion pressure resistant design
installations that are dimensioned so as to withstand the maximum explosion pressure without
substaining permanent deformation
3.13
explosion pressure shock resistant design
installations that are dimensioned so as to withstand the pressure surge occurring during an explosion
without rupture although permanent deformation may occur
3.14
firing rate during start-up
firing rate of a burner or a burner group forming part of a pulverizing system of a direct-fired system
during start-up
3.15
firing system
equipment for the combustion of fuels, including the installations for the storage in the boiler house,
preparation and supply of fuels, the combustion air supply, the burner(s), the flue gas discharge, and all
related control and monitoring devices
Note 1 to entry: A flue gas recirculation system can be installed as an integral part of the firing system.
3.16
firing system heat input
heat input into the combustion chamber, normally calculated as the mass flow of the fuel supplied
multiplied by its net calorific value
3.17
flame monitor
device that detects the presence or absence of the flame and transmits a signal to the control device
Note 1 to entry: For a pulverized fuel firing system the flame can be defined as:
• an individual flame of a single burner,
• the flame of a burner group for instance all burners connected to a pulverizing system,
• the flame of all burners in one combustion chamber.
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flame-resistant material
flame-resistant material that is combustible only when subjected to a continual supply of heat energy
and extinguishes upon removal of the ignition source
3.19
flue gas recirculation
return of flue gas from downstream of the flame zone or from the flue gas exit
Note 1 to entry: This can be achieved by pressure difference or the use of a separate fan or fans into the
pulverizing system, the air register of the burner, or directly into the combustion chamber.
3.20
implosion
unintentional instantaneous negative pressure build-up
Note 1 to entry: This can occur as a consequence of an explosion in a confined space, by rapid closing of dampers,
or by rapid reduction in temperature, e.g. flame out.
3.21
indirect-firing system
system where the fuel that has been ground and dried in the mill is intermediately stored in bins and
the vapours are separated
Note 1 to entry: The pulverized fuel is extracted from the bin and fed to the burners.
3.22
inerting
dilution of the oxygen content of an air/fuel mixture by the addition of an inert gas or steam to a level
where it is no longer ignitable
3.23
lighting-up equipment
facility to achieve safe ignition of pulverized fuel at the burner
Note 1 to entry: It may also be used for the provision of heat to initiate the drying process during start-up of a mill
in a direct-firing system.
3.24
limiter
transducer, which, on reaching a fixed value (e.g. pressure, temperature, flow, water level) is used to
interrupt and lockout the energy supply and requires manual unlocking before restart
3.25
lockout
interruption of the energy supply
Note 1 to entry: Manual unlocking is required before restart.
3.26
master fuel trip
device for rapid automatic shutoff of all fuel supplies to the boiler area and power to the electrical
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maximum heat input of the firing system
maximum heat input including the reserves required for load control at which the firing system can be
safely operated including all reserves
3.28
mill
installation for grinding and drying the raw coal and for classifying and conveying the pulverized fuel
3.29
minimum heat input of the firing system
minimum heat input at which the firing system can be safely operated
3.30
monitor
limit transducer that senses the reaching of a fixed limit value and initiates an alarm and/or a cut out
Note 1 to entry: The output signal is only cancelled if the cause of the alarm has been removed and the value has
returned to within its fixed limits.
3.31
multi-fuel burners
burners in which more than one fuel is burned either simultaneously or alternately
3.32
multi-fuel firing system
firing system where, in a common combustion chamber, more than one fuel can be burned
simultaneously or alternately by separate or multi-fuel burners
3.33
primary air
part of the combustion air flow fed to the mill for the drying and conveying of pulverized fuel. This
primary air may be mixed with flue gas
3.34
pulverized fuel bin
bin (silo) for the intermediate storage of pulverized fuel
3.35
pulverized fuel burner
device for the introduction of fuel and air into a combustion chamber at required velocities, turbulence,
and local fuel concentration in order to establish and maintain proper ignition and stable combustion of
the fuel
3.36
pulverized fuel feeder
device for the controlled feeding of pulverized fuel from the pulverized fuel bin into the pulverized fuel
supply lines to the burners or other equipment
3.37
pulverizing system heat input
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purging of the flue gas passes
flow of air through the combustion chamber, flue gas passes and associated ducts, which effectively
removes any gaseous combustibles and replaces them with air
3.39
purging of the pulverizing system
removal of any accumulation or settlement of pulverized fuel from inside the pulverizing system
3.40
safety time
time period during which the effectiveness of the safety device may be inhibited without a hazardous
condition occurring
3.41
boundary of pulverizing system
a pulverizing system is bounded by:
• the outlet of the fuel bunkers feeding the mill;
• the outlet of the burners fed from that mill;
• the points at which the hot air or flue gas and tempering air or flue gas leave their main supply
ducts including the primary air fan if associated individually with the mill
4 Symbols and abbreviations
4.1 General
4.1.1 The conveyance of solid fuels, temporary storage in bunkers, and extraction shall be arranged
such that the flow of the fuel is ensured as far as possible.
4.1.2 Coarse solid fuel lumps, foreign matter, and tramp metal shall be removed to avoid damage or
blockage of the pulverizing system.
4.1.3 Dangerous areas of the coal handling plant shall be marked by warning signs.
4.2 Conveying plant
4.2.1 Automatic facilities for the conveyance and distribution of solid fuel into the bunkers shall only
be started if visual and/or audible warning signals have been given beforehand. Precautions necessary
for the protection of personnel against injury by moving components shall be taken. Sufficient waiting
time between warning signal and start-up shall be provided (see A.4).
4.2.2 Several continuous conveyors arranged in series to form one conveying line shall be interlocked
such that the normal operation of any conveyor is possible only if the downstream conveyors are in
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4.3 Solid fuel bunkers
4.3.1 The solid fuel bunkers shall be built to achieve uniform discharge by the selection of proper
shape and design in order to ensure a continuous uniform flow of the fuel and to avoid segregation.
4.3.2 To avoid ingress of hot air/gas into the bunker or the suction of leakage air into the pulverizing
system, a minimum fuel level shall be maintained in the bunker, unless other suitable measures are
taken.
4.3.3 The minimum filling level of solid fuel bunkers shall be monitored and the feeder downstream
of the bunker shall be automatically stopped if the level falls below the predetermined level.
4.3.4 The inner surface of the solid fuel bunker roof shall be designed so as to avoid the accumulation
of dust and gas in dead pockets.
4.3.5 Bunker charging openings shall be guarded to prevent personnel from falling in (see A.5).
4.3.6 Fuel bunkers shall be equipped with fire fighting or fire prevention equipment.
5 General
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 The pulverizing system shall be readily accessible to enable cleaning operations to be carried
out. Pressurized systems shall be dust-tight and gas-tight.
5.1.2 All practicable steps should be taken to eliminate sites in the pulverizing system where
pulverized fuel and raw coal may become lodged.
5.1.3 If there is a possibility of settlement of pulverized fuel on components that have become hot
during operation, facilities shall be provided for purging and clearing after shut-down.
5.1.4 To avoid the build up of electrostatic charges, all components shall be earthed unless forced and
faultless earthing is inherent in the design.
5.2 Solid fuel feeders
5.2.1 Solid fuel feeders and chutes shall be designed to provide a uniform flow of fuel into the mill.
5.2.2 Means shall be provided for monitoring the flow of fuel. In the event of loss of flow the conveyor
shall be automatically stopped (if necessary time delayed).
5.3 Mills
5.3.1 Mills shall be designed to withstand the mechanical and thermal loadings which occur during
operation.
Manufacturers of pulverised fuel systems shall follow the requirements of EN 1127-1:2019, where
applicable to ensure that the risks from coal dust explosions are eliminated or properly controlled.
5.3.2 The temperature downstream of the mill or classifier shall be continuously measured. If the
allowable operating temperature is exceeded, this shall
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