Advanced pulverized-coal power plants: A U.S. export opportunity

Conference · Fri Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1995

OSTI ID:94214

Ruth, L A ^[1]; Ramezan, M; Izsak, M S ^[2]

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1. USDOE Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center, PA (United States)
2. Burns and Roe Services Corp., Pittsburgh, PA (United States)

This paper provides an overview of Low Emission Boiler System (LEBS) power generation systems and its potential for generating power worldwide. Based on the fuel availability, power requirements, and environmental regulations, countries have been identified that need to build advanced, clean, efficient, and economical power generation, systems. It is predicted that ``more electrical generation capacity will be built over the next 25 years than was built in the previous century``. For example, China and India alone, with less than 10% of today`s demand, plan to build what would amount to a quarter of the world`s new capacity. For the near- to mid-term, the LEBS program of Combustion 2000 has the promise to fill some of the needs of the international coal-fired power generation market. The high efficiency of LEBS, coupled with the use of advanced, proven technologies and low emissions, make it a strong candidate for export to those areas whose need for additional power is greatest. LEBS is a highly advanced version of conventional coal-based power plants that have been utilized throughout the world for decades. LEBS employs proven technologies and doesn`t require gasification and/or an unconventional combustion environment (e.g., fluidized bed). LEBS is viewed by the utility industry as technically acceptable and commercially feasible.

• OSTI ID: 94214
• Report Number(s): CONF-950414--
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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