Title :
Cleaning up coal´s second act
Author :
Zancan, Fernando Luiz
Author_Institution :
Santa Catarina Coal Producers Assoc.
Abstract :
Due to highly efficient power generation processes, cleaner fossil fuel systems have significantly reduced pollution throughout the world over the last two decades. A large amount of money and effort have been spent on technologies to reduce CO2 and achieve near zero emissions. Despite all efforts, the technologies applied, and the investments made, the "coal image" does not reflect the realities of the industry. It is important to realize that the coal industry is a high-tech and environmentally concerned industry. It is increasingly cleaner, and it aims to reach zero emissions within the coming years
Keywords :
air pollution; fossil fuels; steam power stations; WEC; World Energy Council; clean coal technologies; cleaner fossil fuel systems; coal industry; coal-based power plant; near zero emissions; pollution reduction; power generation processes; Brazil Council; Carbon capture and storage; Carbon dioxide; Cleaning; Energy management; Fossil fuels; Power generation; Power generation economics; Stress; Technology management;
Journal_Title :
Power and Energy Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MPAE.2006.1657720