Combustion and Gasification of Coal / Edition 1

by A. Williams

Overview

This book provides an overview of two of the most common uses of coal: combustion and gasification. First, it outlines problems and possible solutions, and then the nature of coal is described. The book goes on to describe the technical aspects of combustion of pulverized coal and the combustion mechanism of coal in fixed, moving, and fluidized beds. Industrial coal combustion applications are then outlined, together with other combustion applications, including co-firing, coal-water, slurries, and briquettes. Finally, gasification of coal, a possible major clean coal technology of the future, is discussed.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781560325499
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/11/2000
Series:	Applied Energy Technology Series
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 1.An Overview of the Energy Contribution of Coal 2.Properties of Coal 3.Pollutant Formation and Methods of Control 4.Combustion Mechanism of Pulverized Coal 5.Combustion Mechanism of Coal Particles in a Fixed, Moving, or Fluidized Bed 6.Industrial Applications of Coal Combustion 7.Two-Component Coal Combustion 8.Coal Gasification Processes References Appendixes Nomenclature Conversion Factors

Editorial Reviews

Throughout, the writing is at a level that should be understandable by general readers with modest backgrounds in chemistry. It is amply illustrated with table and charts. Appendixes supply technical data on emissions, equilibrium constants, combustion calculations, and flame temperatures. Extensive reference list. A very good introduction to the field; recommended for general library collections. General readers; upper-division undergraduate and graduate students; two-year technical program students. - Choice.
A very good introduction to the field; recommended for general library collections L.A. Wnzel, Lehigh Unviersityn Choice, January 2001.

From the Publisher

Provides an overview of problems and technologies associated with the two most common uses of coal: combustion and gasification. Outlines problems in emissions and pollution, and competition from natural gas, nuclear energy, and renewable energy sources, then examines technical aspects of coal combustion, covering combustion of pulverized coal and the combustion mechanism of coal in fixed, moving, and fluidized beds. Industrial coal combustion applications are outlined, together with other combustion applications, such as co-firing, coal-water slurries, and briquettes. Coal gasification is also discussed. Williams is affiliated with the Department of Fuel and Energy and the University of Leeds. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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