Coal-fired generation proving efficient, environmentally sound

Journal Article · · Cogeneration; (United States)

OSTI ID:6677955

Clark, W N

Halfway through its five-year commercial demonstration period, the experimental Cool Water Coal Gasification Plant in the Mohave Desert is proving to have an effective, economical, and environmentally sound operation. The success of this project will affect utility applications in the US and throughout the world. The author reviews the project objectives which have already been met and describes the plant's operation. Current capacity factor is about 70%. The technologies are available, and any design improvements should be mostly in the area of operational knowledge and minor modifications. 1 figure.

• OSTI ID: 6677955
• Journal Information: Cogeneration; (United States), Vol. 4:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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