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What has the author Bruce G Miller written?
Bruce G. Miller has written: 'Clean coal engineering technology' -- subject(s): Clean coal technologies, Environmental aspects, Coal-fired power plants, Coal-fired furnaces, Coal
Who discovered the use of clean coal?
There isn't a single individual who can be credited with discovering the use of clean coal. Clean coal technologies have evolved over time through the efforts of numerous scientists, engineers, and researchers working to reduce the environmental impact of coal-fired power plants.
Why are there more coal power plants then solar power plants?
There are more coal plants than solar plants because the cost per Mega-Watt is much less using coal than solar power, and currently coal is more efficient. The problem today is that in a environmentally conscious society coal is a 'dirty' fuel, and solar power is clean. That is why environmentalists are pushing for more Solar (and wind) power generation.
How important is it to use clean coal technology?
It is very important to use clean coal technology. The pollutants from burning coal causes health problems as well as environmental problems. The clean coal technology cuts back on these pollutants and provides a cheap form of energy.
How is solar power clean?
Because it uses energy from the sun and not from fossil fuels like Oil, Gas, Coal and peat
Why does coal need to be clean?
Cleaning coal before use is important to reduce harmful emissions released when it is burned. The cleaning process removes impurities like sulfur and ash which can contribute to air pollution and environmental damage. Clean coal also increases efficiency and reduces maintenance costs in power plants.
Why is clean coal technology a temporary solution?
Clean coal technology is considered a temporary solution because it still produces greenhouse gas emissions, though at lower levels than traditional coal plants. In the long run, transitioning to renewable energy sources like solar and wind power is more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Additionally, clean coal technology can be expensive to implement and maintain, making it less viable in the long term.
Is solar power better then coal power?
Solar power is more environment friendly than coal power. Solar power is, however, more expensive than coal power.
What is clean coal - or green coal?
Burning of coal, a fossil fuel is one of the principal causes of climate change and global warming."Clean coal" or "Green coal" is a theory that we can capture all the pollutants including sulphur dioxide and carbon dioxide from coal as it is burnt and store them, instead of releasing them as greenhouse gases.The carbon dioxide will then be pumped underground into vacant spaces where oil and natural gas used to be. This will be known as "carbon sequestration".Countries that rely on coal for their economies and electricity generation (Australia, for one) are hoping that clean coal will let them continue using and exporting "clean" coal without the carbon pollution attached.Unfortunately there are no examples of successful coal "cleaning" so far.Many environmentalists believe that the term clean coal is misleading: "There is no such thing as 'clean coal' and there never will be. It's an oxymoron" (Sierra Club director, Dan Becker).Complaints are:Coal mining has a high environmental impactCarbon Sequestration costs will be extremely highThere is no sure science on how to capture or store the pollutants.A: Clean coal is essentially a lie made up by politicians to fool voters into believing the government is acting on the energy crisis. In the real coal industry, "clean coal" has been implemented in 6% of coal-power stations, and is now no longer being used in any stations. The chemistry behind clean coal produces highly toxic chemicals as a by-product, and hence cannot be used to fix the energy crisis. It certainly isn't good for the environment. As an example of the difficulties involved, Australia's coal-fired power stations produce 260 trillion liters of carbon dioxide every day (260,000,000,000 liters). The energy required to compress and sequester this would use massive amounts of the power generated by the "cleaned" coal.Clean coal is a term for technology (Clean coal technology) that mitigates emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gasses that arise from the burning of coal for electrical power. It reduces the harmful emissions caused by the burning of fossil fuels.coal that is burned with technology that cuts the amount of soot and sulfur dioxide emitted
Which type of power plant is easier to produce electrical power at economical?
Depends entirely on the cost of the available energy source and the invested cost in the power plant. Most of our domestic energy in US is produced by Coal. Regulations to make coal more environmentally clean will drive up the cost.
How do you make a coal thermal power plant environment friendly?
•Shut it down.•If that i not possible: •Clean the smoke (scrubbers etc) •Sequester the CO2
What are purposes of hydropower?
It's clean and efficient, and it generates a lot of power, but not as much as a coal plant, but it sure beats breathing in carbon monoxide.
