Coal-fired power generation handbook [electronic resource] / James G. Speight.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Speight, James G.

Series:

Power Generation

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Coal-fired power plants.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (758 p.)

Place of Publication:

Beverly, Mass. : Scrivener Pub., 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The most complete and up-to-date handbook on power generation from coal, this book covers all of today's new, cleaner methods for creating electricity from coal, the environmental challenges and concerns involved in its production, and developing technologies. It describes new technologies that could virtually eliminate the sulfur, nitrogen, and mercury pollutants released when coal is burned for electricity generation. In addition, the text details technologies for greenhouse gases capture from coal-fired power plants, as well as for preventing such emissions from contributing to global warmi

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; 1 Occurrence and Resources; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Origin of Coal; 1.3 Occurrence; 1.4 Coal Utilization and Coal Types; 1.4.1 Lignite; 1.4.2 Subbituminous Coal; 1.4.3 Bituminous Coal; 1.4.4 Anthracite; 1.5 Resources; 1.6 Reserves; 1.6.1 Proven Reserves; 1.6.2 Inferred Reserves; 1.6.3 Potential Reserves; 1.6.4 Undiscovered Reserves; 1.6.5 Other Definitions; References; 2 Classification; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Classification Systems; 2.2.1 Geological Age; 2.2.2 Banded Structure; 2.2.3 Rank; 2.2.4 Coal Survey (National Coal Board, U.K.)

2.2.5 International System 2.2.6 Coal as an Organic Rock; 2.2.7 A Hydrocarbon Resource; 2.3 Coal Petrography; 2.3.1 Vitrinite Group; 2.3.2 Liptinite Group; 2.3.3 Inertinite Group; 2.4 Correlation of the Various Systems; References; 3 Recovery, Preparation, and Transportation; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Coal Recovery; 3.2.1 Surface Mining; 3.2.2 Underground Mining; 3.3 Coal Preparation; 3.4 Size Reduction; 3.4.1 Rotary Breaker; 3.4.2 Roll Crusher; 3.4.3 Hammer Mill; 3.4.4 Impactor; 3.4.5 Tumbler; 3.5 Coal Cleaning; 3.5.1 Effect of Composition and Rank; 3.5.2 Methods; 3.6 Coal Drying

3.6.1 Rotary Dryers 3.6.2 Fluidized Bed Dryers; 3.6.3 Microwave Dryers; 3.6.4 Screw Conveyor Dryers; 3.6.5 Superheated Steam Dryer; 3.7 Desulfurization; 3.8 Transportation; 3.8.1 Unit Train; 3.8.2 Barge; 3.8.3 Pipeline; 3.8.4 Truck; 3.8.5 Ocean; 3.8.6 Conveyer Belt; References; 4 Storage; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Oxidation and Spontaneous Ignition; 4.2.1 Oxidation and Rank; 4.2.2 Pyrite; 4.2.3 Other Minerals; 4.2.4 Coal Size and Stockpile Ventilation; 4.2.5 Moisture Content; 4.2.6 Time Factor; 4.3 Mechanism of Spontaneous Ignition; 4.4 Stockpiling; 4.4.1 Stockpile Construction

4.4.2 Stockpile Management 4.5 Effect of Storage; 4.5.1 Long-Term Storage; 4.5.2 Short-Term Storage; 4.6 Preventing Spontaneous Ignition; References; 5 General Properties; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Sampling; 5.2.1 Methods; 5.2.2 In Situ Sampling; 5.2.3 Ex-Situ Sampling; 5.3 Proximate Analysis; 5.3.1 Moisture; 5.3.2 Natural Bed Moisture; 5.3.3 Volatile Matter; 5.3.4 Ash; 5.3.5 Fixed Carbon; 5.4 Ultimate Analysis; 5.4.1 Carbon and Hydrogen; 5.4.2 Nitrogen; 5.4.3 Oxygen; 5.4.4 Sulfur; 5.4.5 Chlorine; 5.4.6 Mercury; 5.4.7 Trace Elements; 5.5 Calorific Value; 5.6 Reporting Coal Analyses; References

6 Physical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Physical Properties; 6.2.1 Coal Type; 6.2.2 Density; 6.2.3 Petrographic Analysis; 6.2.4 Porosity and Surface Area; 6.3 Mechanical Properties; 6.3.1 Strength; 6.3.2 Hardness; 6.3.3 Friability; 6.3.4 Grindability; 6.3.5 Dustiness Index; 6.4 Thermal Properties; 6.4.1 Heat Capacity; 6.4.2 Thermal Conductivity; 6.4.3 Plastic and Agglutinating Properties; 6.4.4 Agglomerating Index; 6.4.5 Free Swelling Index; 6.4.6 Ash Fusion Temperature; 6.5 Epilogue; References; 7 Combustion; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 General Aspects

7.2.1 Coal Devolatilization and Combustion of Volatile Matter

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-118-73960-4

1-118-73945-0

1-118-73941-8

OCLC:

845258239