UID:
almafu_9960161231002883
Umfang:
1 online resource (xviii, 838 pages) :
,
illustrations (some color), maps
Ausgabe:
Second edition.
ISBN:
9780128113660
,
0128113669
Serie:
Gale eBooks
Inhalt:
This book provides significant information on the major power generation technologies that aim to utilize coal more efficiently, and with less environmental impact. It is geared towards professional and aspiring power, environmental, chemical and mechanical engineers.
Anmerkung:
The chemical and physical characteristics of coal -- Coal as fuel -- The effect of coal usage on human health and the environment -- Introduction to coal utilization technologies -- Anatomy of a coal-fired power plant -- Clean coal technologies for advanced power generation -- Coal-fired emissions and legislative action -- Particulate formation and control technologies -- Formation and control of sulfur oxides -- Formation control of nitrogen oxides -- Mercury emissions reduction -- Formation and control of acid gases and organic and inorganic hazardous air pollutants -- Carbon dioxide emissions reduction and storage -- Emerging technologies for reduced carbon footprint -- US and international activities for near-zero emissions during electricity generation -- The future role of coal.
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 9780128113653
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 0128113650
Sprache:
Englisch
