Coal conversion keeps itself relevant
Article Abstract:
Coal conversion technologies continue to be utilized extensively at various energy plants across the US, inspite of the availability of substantial stocks of natural gas and petroleum fuels. Coal gasification and liquefaction has persisted primarily due to its several advantages, including adaptability, ecological soundness and versatility. While coal remained as a stable energy source in the 1970s, when international political turmoil threatened petroleum and natural gas inventories, coal is highly-regarded in present times for the fact that its gaseous and liquid fuels have low pollutant concentrations. Aside from coal, gasification and liquefaction technologies can also concurrently or separately process other alternative fuels, including petroleum coke and spent plastics.
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Coal conversion is still used extensively at various energy plants, mainly due to fuel's adaptability, flexibility & cleanliness
Publication Name: Chemical Engineering
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0009-2460
Year: 1998
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Hot air boasts efficiency gains in power generation
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Researchers at the University of North Dakota's Energy and Environmental Research Center have enhanced the energy efficiency of coal-fired electric power generation. This was accomplished through the application of heated, pressurized air in addition to steam to spin a turbine and electric generator. The high-performance power-generation system designed by United Technologies Research Center was used.
Publication Name: Chemical Engineering
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0009-2460
Year: 1999
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