Refractory lining is an essential design element of steam raising plants with fluidised bed combustor. Economy and availability of fluidised bed combustion depends to a large degree on the quality and availability regarding service life and load following capacity of the refractory lining. It is obvious that this lining is, hence, to be manufactured, installed and operated with great care.

Experience shows that a sound design and also the co-operation between manufacturer and operator is of decisive relevance for the achievement of such aims. This requires that agreements be precisely specified in every phase of the design and construction of the various fluidised bed boilers.

The VGB-Standard VGB-S-219-00-2015-03-EN offers suggestions for manufacturers and operators regarding design, ordering, procurement, materials supply, installation, drying, operation and maintenance. It intends to facilitate making clear agreements on the refractories and on requested services between the contract partners. VGB PowerTech and dgfs, both, recommend to use this Standard for inquiries and orders of refractory linings.