Coal gasification for advanced power generation

This paper provides a review of the development and deployment of coal based gasification technologies for power generation. The global status of gasification is described covering the various process and technology options. The use of gasification for power generation is then highlighted including...

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Published in:Fuel (Guildford) 2005-12, Vol.84 (17), p.2222-2235
Main Author: Minchener, Andrew J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Energy
Energy. Thermal use of fuels
Exact sciences and technology
Fossil fuels
Gasification, R, D&D needs
Installations for energy generation and conversion: thermal and electrical energy
Thermal power plants
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Summary:This paper provides a review of the development and deployment of coal based gasification technologies for power generation. The global status of gasification is described covering the various process and technology options. The use of gasification for power generation is then highlighted including the advantages and disadvantages of this means for coal utilisation. The R, D & D needs and challenges are then reviewed including the likely impact of regulatory emissions directives in moving things forward.
ISSN:0016-2361
1873-7153
DOI:10.1016/j.fuel.2005.08.035