Commercialization of coal-based combined cycle plants

Conference · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1978

OSTI ID:6721989

Reddy, G N

The assessment methodology used and the results obtained for low Btu gasification/combined cycle power generation (LBG/CCPG) systems are discussed. The assessment was carried out by establishing a base case that would allow the development of pertinent technical factors, related to system design and operating conditions, to be used in comparing this technology with other power generation technologies. The establishment of a base case is discussed, followed by a description of the combined cycle systems under consideration. The results of the assessment are presented showing the energy conversion efficiency, environmental impact, cost of electricity generated, and commercialization potential. Also discussed are the commercial availability of this technology and its potential contribution toward the attainment of the increased coal use and production goal in the President's National Energy Plan.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 6721989
• Report Number(s): ANL/EES-CP-7; CONF-780636-5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS
COAL
COAL GASIFICATION
COMBINED-CYCLE POWER PLANTS
COMMERCIALIZATION
ECONOMICS
EFFICIENCY
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
ENERGY SOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
FLUIDIZED BED
FLUIDS
FOSSIL FUELS
FOSSIL-FUEL POWER PLANTS
FUEL GAS
FUELS
GAS FUELS
GAS TURBINES
GASES
GASIFICATION
LOW BTU GAS
OPERATION
POWER PLANTS
STEAM TURBINES
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
THERMAL POWER PLANTS
THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES
TURBINES
TURBOMACHINERY