Combustion and Gasification of Coal

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.

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.

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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)