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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Print version record. |
| Contents |
Introduction: Past, Present, and Future Role of Coal -- Chemistry of Coal -- Worldwide Distribution of Coal -- The Effect of Coal Usage on Human Health and the Environment -- Technologies for Coal Utilization -- Anatomy of a Coal-Fired Power Plant -- Coal-Fired Emissions International Regulations -- Advanced Pulverized Coal-Fired Power Plants -- Fluidized-Bed Combustion Technology -- Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) Systems -- Clean Liquids and Gaseous Fuels from Coal for Power Generation -- Emissions Control Strategies -- CO2 Capture and Sequestration -- Emissions Trading -- Future Power Generation -- App. A.: Coal-Fired Emissions Factors -- App. B: List of Hazardous Air Pollutants -- App. C: Initial 261 Units Identified in Phase I (SO2) of the Acid Rain Program (from 1st edition) -- App. D.: Commercial Gasificatoin Facilities Worldwide. |
| Summary |
Concern over the effects of airborne pollution, green house gases, and the impact of global warming has become a worldwide issue that transcends international boundaries, politics, and social responsibility. The 2nd Edition of Coal Energy Systems: Clean Coal Technology describes a new generation of energy processes that sharply reduce air emissions and other pollutants from coal-burning power plants. Coal is the dirtiest of all fossil fuels. When burned, it produces emissions that contribute to global warming, create acid rain, and pollute water. With all of the interest and research surrounding nuclear energy, hydropower, and biofuels, many think that coal is finally on its way out. However, coal generates half of the electricity in the United States and throughout the world today. It will likely continue to do so as long as it's cheap and plentiful [Source: Energy Information Administration]. Coal provides stability in price and availability, will continue to be a major source of electricity generation, will be the major source of hydrogen for the coming hydrogen economy, and has the potential to become an important source of liquid fuels. Conservation and renewable/sustainable energy are important in the overall energy picture, but will play a lesser role in helping us satisfy our energy demands today. Dramatically updated to meet the needs of an ever changing energy market, Coal Energy Systems, 2nd Edition is a single source covering policy and the engineering involved in implementing that policy. The book addresses many coal-related subjects of interest ranging from the chemistry of coal and the future engineering anatomy of a coal fired plant to the cutting edge clean coal technologies being researched and utilized today. A 50% update over the first edition, this new book contains new chapters on processes such as CO2 capture and sequestration, Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) systems, Pulverized-Coal Power Plants and Carbon Emission Trading. Existing materials on worldwide coal distribution and quantities, technical and policy issues regarding the use of coal, technologies used and under development for utilizing coal to produce heat, electricity, and chemicals with low environmental impact, vision for utilizing coal well into the 21st century, and the security coal presents. Clean Liquids and Gaseous Fuels from Coal for Electric Power Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) systems Pulverized-Coal Power Plants Advanced Coal-Based Power Plants Fluidized-Bed Combustion Technology CO2 capture and sequestration. |
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Clean coal technologies.
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Coal -- Environmental aspects.
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Coal-fired power plants.
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Coal-fired furnaces.
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Technologie du charbon propre.
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Centrales au charbon.
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Fours au charbon.
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coal-fired power plants.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Chemical & Biochemical.
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Clean coal technologies
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Coal -- Environmental aspects
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Coal-fired furnaces
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Coal-fired power plants
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steenkool |
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coal |
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fossiele energie |
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fossil energy |
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brandstoffen |
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fuels |
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energie |
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energy |
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engineering |
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technologie |
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technology |
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Engineering (General) |
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Energy |
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Techniek (algemeen) |
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Energie |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Miller, Bruce G., M.S. Clean coal engineering technology. Burlington, MA : Butterworth-Heinemann, ©2011 (DLC) 2010020592 (OCoLC)639573728 |
| ISBN |
9780080961163 (electronic bk.) |
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0080961169 (electronic bk.) |
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9781856177108 (electronic bk.) |
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1856177106 (electronic bk.) |
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1282878794 |
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9781282878792 |
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0128113669 |
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9780128113660 |
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6612878797 |
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0128103833 |
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0128113650 |
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