Jeff Hudson, Managing Director of Clyde Bergemann Materials Handling Ltd, explains why dry bottom ash handling offers considerable benefits to thermal power plant operators compared to the more conventional approach.
After just six months, Germany-based Siemens has completed the modernisation project for the 235MW thermal power plant Pljevlja in Montenegro. The HRK31.9 (US$5.4m) contract included the reconstruction of the entire electrical and automation system in the unit, Montenegro’s main power generation plant.
Daniel Mahr, P.E of US based Energy Associates, P.C, gives us an in depth look at the major issues relating to coal quality from the perspective of thermal power generation.
Capture and geological storage of CO2 implies increased cost of electricity and added fuel. This owes to increased complexity and capital expenses, and to the heat and power sacrificed to trap the CO2 and preventing it from entering the ambient air. Jens Hetland and Nils Anders Røkke of Norway’s SINTEF Energy Research reflect on the urgency of CCS and the current state of development of related technologies, particularly relating to CO2 capture and its inherent potential and limitations.
While the international trade in thermal coal is relatively small compared to the overall level of production worldwide, it still has important repercussions for power plant operators, particularly those situated near the coast. With this in mind, IFandP takes a close look at the current state of the market and the outlook for 2010 and beyond.
On Thursday, 11 March 2010, the Royal Irish Academy opened its well-attended two-day conference on carbon capture and storage technology (CCS) at Dublin Castle. IFandP was there to find out the latest advances, presented by a series of highly-regarded speakers.
Despite growing awareness over the issues posed by uncontrolled greenhouse gas emissions, it is becoming increasingly clear that many companies are still turning to one of the world’s dirtiest fuels, driven by the fact, that despite growing environmental awareness, it is much cheaper than cleaner sources of energy such as natural gas and renewables.
When Tata Power Decided to upgrade its coal handling facilities, it called on FLSmidth’s expertise to overcome several challenges.
Canada’s natural wealth above ground is legendary. However, underground lie vast resources that arguably are less breath-taking, yet their expansion plays a vital role in the nation’s economy.
As industry tightens its belt against the tough times ahead, we take a timely look at how some power utilities are turning waste into gold.
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