Dry bottom boiler

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENE-000595",
  "term": "Dry bottom boiler",
  "field": "Energy",
  "definition": "No slag tanks at furnace throat area. The throat area is clear. Bottom ash drops through the throat to the bottom ash water hoppers. This design is used where the ash melting temperature is greater than the temperature on the furnace wall, allowing for relatively dry furnace wall conditions.",
  "references": [
    "EIA Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/energy/dry-bottom-boiler/"
}