This paper provides a summary of the main topics which contribute to a
major study aimed at integrating fouling and combustion activities fo
r application to furnaces and filters. Brief outlines of the aims of t
he seven main activities are provided along with typical examples of s
ome of the results from furnace modelling: deposit structure and prope
rties simulations. industrial measurement and filtration studies. Appl
ication of the results will lead to improved energy efficiency in aspe
cts of furnace and filter performance. Crown copyright (C) 1997 Publis
hed by Elsevier Science Ltd.