The US Department of Energy perspective on pressurized fluidized bed combustion

Technical Report · Thu Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1992

OSTI ID:10187422

Dellefield, R J; Reed, M E

The Department of Energy (DOE) has been intimately involved in the development of coal combustion using pressurized fluidized beds since the 1970s. This paper presents the reasons why the DOE is pursuing the development and commercialization of Pressurized Fluidized Bed Combustion (PFBC) systems. First generation PFBC technology is nearing commercial deployment and the ongoing demonstrations as part of DOE`s Clean Coal Technology (CCT) program will enable the technology to be a low-risk, environmentally acceptable option for utilities. Further improvements in environmental and thermal performance will be required to maintain PFBC technology as a competitive option to gasification-based power systems in the 2000s. The cost of electricity, capital costs, emissions, and thermal efficiency of PFBC systems compared to alternatives are covered. A snapshot of the development activities planned for Advanced PFBC systems, which the DOE considers necessary to develop utility-sized, Advanced PFBC combined-cycle plants, are discussed. These development activities include Advanced PFBC component development tests with the Foster Wheeler Development Corporation and the creation of a Power Systems Development Facility to provide an integrated Advanced PFBC module at Wilsonville, Alabama.

• Research Organization: USDOE Morgantown Energy Technology Center, WV (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• OSTI ID: 10187422
• Report Number(s): DOE/METC/C--93/7032; CONF-9209201--2; ON: DE93001378; NC: NONE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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