Abstract
The classic concept of generating electric power from a fossil energy source (coal, oil, gas) comprises the following essential process steps (Fig. 1):
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Combustion of coal and generation of thermal energy in the form of hot flue gas.
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Transfer of the heat to a water/steam cycle and generation of high-pressure steam.
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Conversion of the thermal energy contained in the steam to mechanical energy in a steam engine.
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Conversion of the mechanical energy to electric power in a generator.
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Nitschke, E. (1987). Combined-Cycle Power Generation — A Promising Alternative for the Generation of Electric Power from Coal. In: De Waal, K.J.A., Van Den Brink, W.J. (eds) Environmental Technology. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-3663-8_2
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