Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy

Preface

Acknowledgements

Chapter 1: Introduction to advanced and ultra-supercritical fossil fuel power plants

Abstract:

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Plant design and technology

1.3 Materials’ development for ultra-supercritical pulverised fuel plants

1.4 Advantages and limitations of ultra-supercritical power plants

1.5 Conclusions and future trends

1.6 About this book

1.7 Sources of further information and advice

Part I: Operating environments, materials and engineering of ultra-supercritical coal power plants

Chapter 2: Impacts of steam conditions on plant materials and operation in ultra-supercritical coal power plants

Abstract:

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Steam cycle configuration

2.3 Effects of dissolved solids and gases

2.4 Impact on materials’ selection for steam turbines

2.5 Impact on materials’ selection for boiler construction

2.6 Future trends

2.7 Conclusion

2.8 Sources of further information and advice

Chapter 3: Fuel considerations and burner design for ultra-supercritical power plants

Abstract:

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Fuel quality considerations

3.3 Coal handling, storage, processing, and preparation

3.4 Burner design

3.5 Alternative fuels and impacts on performance

3.6 Conclusion and future trends

3.7 Sources of further information and advice

Chapter 4: Materials for boilers operating under supercritical steam conditions

Abstract:

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Classification of supercritical boilers

4.3 Materials’ selection for major regions of the boiler

4.4 Cost of alloys and effect on material selection

4.5 Furnace water walls

4.6 Superheat and reheat tubing

4.7 High-temperature materials research

4.8 Conclusion

Chapter 5: Boiler design for ultra-supercritical coal power plants

Abstract:

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Boiler types and structures

5.3 Heat transfer calculations for boilers

5.4 Comparison of supercritical and subcritical boilers

5.5 Water-cooled walls

5.6 Superheaters and reheaters

5.7 Economizers and air heaters

5.8 Conclusion and future trends

5.9 Acknowledgement

Part II: Improving ultra-supercritical coal power plant performance

Chapter 6: Ash fouling, deposition and slagging in ultra-supercritical coal power plants

Abstract:

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Mineral matter transformation during coal combustion

6.3 Mechanisms of ash transportation in furnaces

6.4 Ash deposit growth and deposit strength

6.5 Predictive tools and modelling

6.6 Co-firing of coal with biomass

6.7 Coal blending to mitigate ash deposition in a pulverised fuel boiler

6.8 Conclusions and future trends

Chapter 7: Emissions from ultra-supercritical power plants and pollution control measures

Abstract:

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Sulphur oxides (SOx)

7.3 Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

7.4 Particulates

7.5 Heavy metals and trace elements

7.6 Other pollutants

7.7 Conclusion and future trends

7.8 Sources of further information and advice

Chapter 8: Estimation, management and extension of the life of ultra-supercritical power plants

Abstract:

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Key concepts in asset management

8.3 Asset management system

8.4 Plant life extension

8.5 Application challenges in ultra-supercritical coal power plants

8.6 Conclusion and future trends

8.7 Sources of further information and advice

Chapter 9: An economic and engineering analysis of a 700 °C advanced ultra-supercritical pulverized coal power plant

Abstract:

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Design criteria for the study

9.3 Performance and economic results from study

9.4 Costs associated with CO2 emissions and capture

9.5 Extending the study

9.6 Conclusion

Chapter 10: CO2 capture-ready ultra-supercritical coal power plants

Abstract:

10.1 Carbon capture and storage, and CO2 capture-ready plants

10.2 General principles for the design of capture-ready coal plants for post-combustion capture

10.3 Comparison to the ideal principles of capture-ready designs

10.4 Conclusions

Index