(Materials and thermodynamic cycles of coal conversion processes)
The purpose of this trip was to learn about English government-funded work on coal conversion and utilization processes, particularly the topping cycle system employing coal gasification and circulating fluidized-bed combustion; to discuss Dutch University research on recovery and storage of carbon dioxide; to discuss fossil energy materials research and development activities at the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO); and to chair an ASME Coal Utilization Committee session on Coal-Based Gas Turbine Systems at the 35th International Gas Turbine and Aeroengine Congress and Exposition (ASME Congress). Visits were made to the British Coal Corporation Coal Research Establishment (CRE) in England, and to the University of Utrecht and the TNO Metals Research Institute in The Netherlands. Mutual areas of research interest were discussed with CRE including a project for testing iron aluminide alloys in the CRE gasifier. Agreement was reached on cooperation in regard to exchange of information on ceramic filter development, and it was decided to continue discussions for testing filters fabricated on the AR TD Materials Program in CRE's Filter Durability Test Program. Extensive discussions at the University of Utrecht centered on their studies of the technologies and costs of removing and sequestering carbon dioxide emissions from fossil-fired power plants. Research areas of mutual interest were discussed at the TNO Metals Research Institute, particularly their work on materials for fluidized-bed combustion systems. At the ASME Congress, the principal activity was the conduct of a session on coal-based gas turbine systems.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE/FE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OR21400
- OSTI ID:
- 6797911
- Report Number(s):
- ORNL/FTR-3664; ON: DE90013393
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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