In April, Foster Wheeler Italiana
(FWI) was selected as the contractor to perform EPRI’s
Integrated-Gasification–Combined-Cycle (IGCC)
Cost and Performance Study funded out of Program 66B.
FWI, viewed as a leader in the field, has significant
experience in similar studies, many of which have
been published by the International Energy Agency
(IEA) over the last several years. The selection was
made after sending a request for proposal to 11 companies.
The result provides a significant amount of cost sharing
by FWI, which increases the project value to EPRI
and its members.
Version 1 of the CoalFleet Guideline for Advanced
Pulverized Coal Power Plants, EPRI report 1012237,
is currently available for member download on the
EPRI Program 66 web site. The guideline provides an
overview of the state-of-the-art and emerging technologies
for PC-fired generating units along with lessons learned
from coal plants worldwide. The report aims to facilitate
the timely deployment of reliable, next generation
units that incorporate the following:
- Higher steam conditions for increased efficiency
and reduced generation of pollutants
- Advanced environmental controls for reduced emissions
and environmental impacts
- Techniques for CO2 capture or the future retrofit
of CO2 capture that minimize impacts on efficiency
and capacity
This report is the first step in an ongoing collaborative
effort by the CoalFleet Advanced PC Working Group,
which includes more than 30 participants from CoalFleet
member companies, EPRI staff, and expert consultants.
The report reflects information from EPRI, DOE, power
producers, equipment suppliers, plant designers, and
engineering procurement and construction companies.
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