Current Power Generation

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Objectives

The Current Power Generation program will contribute to the management of environmental risk factors and improvement in performance in Australian and overseas export markets. Research projects will be directed towards:

• meeting carbon constraints
• overcoming issues concerning the co-firing of biomass and other alternative energy sources
• increasing efficiency and availability of current power utilities
• assessing opportunities for supplementary fuel sourcing on a sustainable basis
• mitigation of environmental risk factors

The research will examine environmental issues such as the management and abatement of leachates from ash dams and emissions reduction. The program will provide information needed for coal users to make informed choices on fuel and operating practices consistent with environmental and economic constraints.

Deliverables

1. Established or updated industry handbooks and codes of practice

2. Assessments of co-firing of alternative fuels including characterisation and economic, social and environmental impacts

3. Options for increased efficiency and emissions reduction of current power generators

4. Options for cost reduction with regard to fuel selection and clean technologies

5. Options for the further mitigation of environmental and health risk factors

6. Demonstrations of technologies

Project List

Project 2.1
Emissions from Current Power Generation

Project 2.2
Coal Quality Assessment

Project 2.3
Improvements in PF Operation

Project 2.4
Development of PF Operations

Project 2.5
Advanced Process Modelling Tools for Coal Power Generation Applications

Program Publications

Technology Assessments Report

Research Reports

Technical Notes

Facts Sheets