1. Policy and standard updates: Stricter supervision of boiler air pollutant emissions
Zhejiang Province's "Boiler Air Pollutant Emission Standards" (DB33/1415-2025) is fully implemented
Scope of application: covers coal-fired and biomass-fired boilers with a single output of 65t/h or less, as well as oil-fired and gas-fired boilers of all capacities.
Emission limits are tightened: the emission limits of particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, mercury and their compounds are stricter than the national standards, and ammonia emission concentration indicators are added.
Unorganized emission control: closed management of fuel storage, unloading, transportation and other links is required to reduce dust pollution.
Implementation node: Newly built boilers will be implemented from May 1, and in-use boilers will be implemented from October 1.
The boiler safety improvement action plan continues to advance
Key tasks: Strengthen self-inspection and self-correction by users, market access supervision, installation quality rectification, personnel training and assessment, etc.
Time node: Complete self-inspection and self-correction before May, and the market supervision department will carry out special inspections simultaneously.
2. Technological frontier: high efficiency, energy saving and low carbon transformation
Technical upgrade of circulating fluidized bed boiler (CFB)
High efficiency and low emission: low nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions (≤50mg/m³) and ultra-low sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emissions (≤35mg/m³) can be achieved by optimizing burners, separators and tail temperature control technologies.
Wide fuel adaptability: coal slime, coal gangue and other low calorific value fuels can be mixed, with a mixing ratio of 70%, promoting the clean use of coal resources.
Technical breakthrough of ultra-supercritical secondary reheat boiler
Parameters and efficiency: boiler outlet steam temperature reaches 620℃/633℃/633℃, power generation thermal efficiency exceeds 50%, and power supply coal consumption is reduced to 256.28g/kWh.
Emission reduction benefits: 350,000 tons of standard coal are saved annually compared with conventional units, and 945,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions are reduced.
Intelligent and digital applications
Remote monitoring and fault diagnosis: The Internet of Things technology is used to realize real-time transmission of boiler operation data, and predictive maintenance reduces the risk of downtime.
Energy management system optimization: Combine AI algorithms to dynamically adjust combustion parameters and improve overall energy efficiency.
3. Industry challenges and response suggestions
Balance between environmental pressure and costEnterprises need to increase investment in denitrification, desulfurization and dust removal equipment, and explore fuel substitution and waste heat recovery technologies.
Enhance both safety and energy efficiencyImplement the boiler safety improvement action plan, strengthen personnel training and operation management, and promote intelligent monitoring systems.
Policy compliance and technological innovationPay attention to the update of local emission standards, plan ultra-low emission transformation in advance, and participate in low-carbon technology demonstration projects.
Conclusion:
The boiler industry on May 27 showed three major characteristics: "stricter policies, technology upgrades, and market expansion". Enterprises need to keep up with environmental protection and safety regulations, accelerate the research and development of efficient energy-saving technologies, and deepen international cooperation to meet the challenges of global energy transformation. In the future, the boiler industry will continue to evolve towards low-carbon, intelligent, and diversified fuels.