Clean Coal Technology
Author | : John W. Rich |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 34 |
Release | : 2008-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781437900866 |
ISBN-13 | : 1437900860 |
Rating | : 4/5 (66 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Coproduction of power, fuels & chemicals offers an innovative, economically advantageous means of achieving the nation¿s energy goals. Coproduction involves the integration of 3 major building blocks: Gasification of coal or other hydrocarbon fuels to produce synthesis gas (syngas); Conversion of a portion of the syngas to high-value products such as liquid fuels & chemicals; & Combustion of syngas to produce electric power. Contents: Description of Gasification & Power Generation Technology; Syngas Conversion Processes; Industrial Applications of Gasification; Market Potential for Coproduction; Early Entrance Coproduction Plants; Conclusions; Bibliography; Contacts for CCT Projects & U.S. DOE CCT Program. Illustrations.