DUBLIN--(Business Wire)--
Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a65f9c/the_global_market) has
announced the addition of the "The Global Market for Clean Coal Technology 2009
- The Greening of Coal-Fired Energy" report to their offering.
In order to remain an attractive technology option, coal-fired power generation
needs to improve further its environmental performance and economics, increase
its thermal efficiency and reduce emissions. Approaches available include
further developments of conventional combustion systems and deployment of
technologies utilizing combined cycles.
The more familiar Clean Coal Technologies (CCTs) available include:
* Supercritical pulverized coal combustion (PCC)
* Circulating fluidized bed combustion (CFBC)
* Pressurized fluidized bed combustion (PFBC)
* Pressurized circulating fluidized bed combustion (PCFBC)
* Integrated gasification combined cycles (IGCC)
* IGCC-fuel cells
* Hybrid gasification/combustion systems
In the report, these and other CCTs are reviewed from the point of view of their
current status, current and likely future performance and R&D needs. For long
term acceptability of coal for power generation, near-zero emissions are likely
to be required. Many of the conventional CCTs are technically suitable for
development to give near-zero emission technologies encompassing CO2 capture for
sequestration. These and separate, innovative, approaches are also reviewed in
the report. The report also discusses the topic of CO2 storage or utilizations.
PCC is currently the most widely adopted system for coal-fired power generation
and the use of supercritical conditions has become the norm for new
installations in industrialized countries. Circulating fluidized bed combustion
is just reaching scales suitable for economic use of supercritical conditions.
In the short to medium term, reducing capital costs and improving efficiency and
environmental performance will aid further deployment of supercritical PCC and
CFBC through continuing evolutionary improvements in steam conditions and
environmental control systems.
PFBC has been deployed at commercial scale, although the number of installations
is still small and it appears to be destined to become a niche technology.
Coal-fired IGCC demonstrations at commercial scale have been operated in the USA
and Europe, with thermal efficiencies of up to 45%, but commercial orders for
plants have not yet been forthcoming. Further R&D and commercial-scale
demonstrations are needed to encourage commercialization of the technology by
improving reliability and availability and reducing costs. Materials
developments will be important. IGCC plants are capable of levels of emissions
of SO2 and particulates that are much better than current requirements and
emissions of NOx are also low. The technology can offer further increases in
efficiency through advances in gas turbine technology (higher pressure ratios,
higher turbine entry temperatures, reheat) and the further development of hot
gas cleaning processes for the gas leaving the gasifier.
The above technologies are expected to have an important role to play in
satisfying the need for clean power generation in the medium term, and their
high efficiencies will result in up to 30% savings in CO2 emissions.
Report Methodology
The information in Clean Coal Energy Technologies is based on primary and
secondary research. Primary research entailed in-depth, on-site examinations of
coal fired power plants and interviews with companies, engineers and scientist
to obtain information on clean coal technology trends, marketing programs,
likely adoption methods and technological breakthroughs. Secondary research
entailed data gathering from relevant sources, including energy and industry
publications, newspapers, government reports, company literature and corporate
annual reports. Energy production data are based on data from the U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE), Information Resources, Inc. and other trade sources.
Consumer demographics are derived from Simmons Market Research Bureau data. Key
Report Deliverables
Clean Coal Energy Technologies makes important predictions and recommendations
regarding the future of this market, and pinpoints ways current and prospective
players can capitalize on current trends and spearhead new ones. No other market
research report provides both the comprehensive analysis and extensive data that
Clean Coal Energy Technologies offers. Plus, you'll benefit from extensive data,
presented in easy-to-read and practical charts, tables and graphs.
* In-depth description of major types of clean coal technology currently in use
or development, including PCC, USC, CFBC, PFBC, PCFBC, IGCC, IGCC- Fuel Cells,
hybrid systems, and CCS,
* Discussion of technology life cycles and the relative strengths and weaknesses
of each,
* Key trends and issues,
* Current (2009) market size and forecast of market size through 2014,
* Review of drivers and influencers of demand and assessment of their impact on
future demand,
* Marketplace acceptance of alternative energy,
* Legal and regulatory requirements,
* In-depth profiles of leading participants within the industry including
background, product portfolio, financial performance, M & A activity, technology
development, strategic direction and key personnel changes.
Who Should Buy This Report
* Marketing managers - to identify market opportunities and develop targeted
promotion plans for green coal-fired energy technologies.
* Research and development professionals - to stay on top of competitor
initiatives and explore demand for clean coal technologies.
* Advertising agencies - working with clients in energy, banking,
infrastructure, and local and state governments, to develop messages and images
that compel consumers and businesses to use clean coal technology.
* Venture capitalists and business development executives - to understand the
dynamics of the market and identify possible investment opportunities.
* Information and research centre librarians - to provide market researchers,
brand and product managers and other colleagues with accurate and timely
information they need to do their jobs more effectively.
How You'll Benefit from This Report
If your company is already doing business in the clean coal market, or is
considering making the leap, you will find this report invaluable, as it
provides a comprehensive package of information and insight not offered in any
other single source. You will gain a thorough understanding of the current
market for clean coal energy technologies, as well as projected markets and
trends through 2012.
Key Topics Covered:
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
* Pollution Control / Flue Gas Cleanup Systems
* Coal Cleaning
* Particulate Removal Systems
* Desulfurization Systems
* Nitrogen Oxide Reduction Systems
* Combustion Technologies
* Fluidized Bed Combustion
* Supercritical Boilers and Ultra-supercritical Boilers
* IGCC
* Carbon Capture and Storage (Sequestration)
* Capacity Additions
* Capital Expenditures
* Factors to Monitor
* CCS Implementation
* The Carbon Markets
* Alternate Energy Sources
Chapter 2 Clean Coal Technology
* Types of Coal
* Coal Plant Emissions
* Pollution Control / Flue Gas Cleanup Systems
* Coal Cleaning
* Particulate Removal Systems
* Desulfurization Systems
* Nitrogen Oxide Reduction Systems
* Summary
* Improving Efficiencies
* Basic Technologies and Processes
* Pulverized Coal Combustion
* Supercritical
* Ultra-Supercritical
* Fluidized Bed Combustion
* Bubbling Fluidized Bed Combustion
* Circulating Fluidized Bed Combustion
* Pressurized Fluidized Bed Combustion
* Pressurized Circulating Fluidized Bed Combustion (PCFBC)
* Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC)
* IGCC and Fuel Cells
* Hybrid Combustion/Gasification Systems
* Advanced Combustion/Gasification Hybrid Technology
* Combustion/Gasification Chemical Looping
* Carbon Capture and Storage (Sequestration) Overview
Chapter 3 Market Size and Segmentation
* World Energy Production
* International Energy Outlook 2008 (IEO2008)
* World Electricity Generation by Region
* World Electricity Generation by Fuel Type
* Coal Use in Electricity Generation
* OECD Countries - Coal Consumption
* North America - Electricity
* United States Electricity Mix
* United States Coal Consumption
* Canada - Electricity Mix
* Canada - Coal Consumption
* Mexico - Electricity Mix and Coal Consumption
* OECD Europe - Electricity
* OECD Europe Coal Consumption
* OECD Asia Electricity Mix
* OECD Asia Coal Consumption
* Non-OECD Asia Electricity Mix
* Non-OECD Asia Coal Consumption
* Non-OECD Europe and Eurasia Electricity Mix
* Non-OECD Europe and Eurasia Coal Consumption
* Africa - Electricity Mix
Chapter 4 Winning Technologies
* The Road to Commercialization
* Innovative Environments
* The Vattenfall Experience
* Business Risks
* Financing Concerns
* Permitting in the U.S
* Factors to Monitor
* Carbon Capture and Storage - Most Promising Technology
* Mixed Strategy
* Technology Cost Comparisons
* CCS Component Costs
* 2006 Cost and Performance of Coal Fired - Power Plants
* New Plant Construction Costs
* CCS Implementation
* Legal Framework
* Public Understanding
* Research Funding
* Financial Incentives
Chapter 5 Company Profiles
* Company Background
* Product Portfolio
* Financial Performance
* Recent News
* M&A Activity
* Technology Development / R&D
* Strategic Direction
* Key Personnel Changes
* Alstom
* American Electric Power
* BP
* Citigroup
* ConocoPhillips
* Duke Energy
* Foster Wheeler Inc
* General Electric
* Merrill Lynch
* Morgan Stanley
* Praxair, Inc
* Royal Dutch Shell
* Siemens
* Tampa Electric Company
Appendix I OECD Structure
Appendix II Clean Coal Activity
Selected Clean Coal Technology Plants
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