ABSTRACT

This book discusses clean coal technology (CCT), the latest generation of coal technology that controls pollutants and performs with improved generating efficiency. CCT involves processes that effectively control emissions and result in highly efficient combustion without significantly contributing to global warming. Basic principles, operational a

chapter 1|8 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|18 pages

Global energy consumption

chapter 4|24 pages

Natural gas: Reserves, growth and costs

chapter 5|10 pages

Pollution from coal combustion

chapter 7|26 pages

Coal-based electricity generation

chapter 8|56 pages

Advanced coal-based power generation

chapter 9|56 pages

Carbon capture and storage

chapter 10|18 pages

Coal-to-liquid fuels

chapter 11|22 pages

CCTs in developing countries

chapter 12|8 pages

Outlook for clean coal technologies