US fossil fuel technologies for Thailand
The US Department of Energy has been encouraging other countries to consider US coal and coal technologies in meeting their future energy needs. Thailand is one of three developing countries determined to be a potentially favorable market for such exports. This report briefly profiles Thailand with respect to population, employment, energy infrastructure and policies, as well as financial, economic, and trade issues. Thailand is shifting from a traditionally agrarian economy to one based more strongly on light manufacturing and will therefore require increased energy resources that are reliable and flexible in responding to anticipated growth. Thailand has extensive lignite deposits that could fuel a variety of coal-based technologies. Atmospheric fluidized-bed combustors could utilize this resource and still permit Thailand to meet emission standards for sulfur dioxide. This option also lends itself to small-scale applications suitable for private-sector power generation. Slagging combustors and coal-water mixtures also appear to have potential. Both new construction and refurbishment of existing plants are planned. 18 refs., 3 figs., 7 tabs.
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Lab., IL (USA). Environmental Assessment and Information Sciences Div.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE/FE
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-31109-ENG-38
- OSTI ID:
- 6540578
- Report Number(s):
- ANL/EAIS/TM-30; ON: DE91001085
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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