Coal Energy SystemsAcademic Press, 2005 - 526 sivua A Volume in the Sustainable World Series, Richard C. Dorf, Series Editor Coal is currently a major energy source in the United States as well as throughout the world, especially among many developing countries, and will continue to be so for many years. Fossil fuels will continue to be the dominant energy source for fueling the United States economy, with coal playing a major role for decades. Coal provides stability in price and availability, will continue to be a major source of electricity generation, will be the major source of hydrogen for the coming hydrogen economy, and has the potential to become an important source of liquid fuels. Conservation and renewable/sustainable energy are important in the overall energy picture, but will play a lesser role in helping us satisfy our energy demands. This book is a single source covering many coal-related subjects of interest ranging from explaining what coal is, where it is distributed and quantities it can be found in throughout the world, technical and policy issues regarding the use of coal, technologies used and under development for utilizing coal to produce heat, electricity, and chemicals with low environmental impact, vision for utilizing coal well into the 21st century, and the security coal presents. Key Features: ·A single-source reference for the energy professional, policy maker, and those interested in learning about the value of coal as an energy source that covers many aspects of coal and its use. ·Provides a comprehensive discussion of technical and policy issues regarding the use of coal. ·Presents coal's increasing role in providing energy security to the United States and other countries. ·Gives an up-to-date review of current energy usage, environmental issues, clean coal technologies under development, and policy factors affecting the use of coal. ·Addresses misconceptions of coal usage by illustrating that it can be used in an environmentally-friendly manner. Related Titles: Technology, Humans, and Society: Toward a Sustainable World. Richard C. Dorf, 2001. 0-12-221090-5 Wind Power in View: Energy Landscapes in a Crowded World. Martin J. Pasqualetti, Paul Gipe, Robert W. Righter, 2002. 0-12-546334-0 |
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Chapter 1 Introduction to Coal | 1 |
Chapter 2 Past Present and Future Role of Coal | 29 |
Chapter 3 The Effect of Coal Usage on Human Health and the Environment | 77 |
Chapter 4 CoalFired Emissions and Legislative Action in the United States | 123 |
Chapter 5 Technologies for Coal Utilization | 195 |
Chapter 6 Emissions Control Strategies for Power Plants | 283 |
Chapter 7 Future Power Generation NearZero Emissions During Electricity Generation | 393 |
Chapter 8 Coals Role in Providing United States Energy Security | 445 |
Appendix A CoalFired Emission Factors | 473 |
Appendix B Original List of Hazardous Air Pollutants | 499 |
Appendix C Initial 263 Units Identified in Phase I SO2 of the Acid Rain Program | 505 |
Appendix D Commercial Gasification Facilities Worldwide | 509 |
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