FUEL 10 |
| The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and individual electric power generating companies have worked closely with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), pollution control suppliers, and engineering consulting firms to develop mercury controls for coal-fired power plants. As a result of these efforts, mercury controls for a number of coals and basic unit configurations are nearing commercial readiness. At the same time, novel mercury control approaches are also being proposed. Key needs are technologies that can reduce the cost of mercury control while minimizing the impact on the power plant operation. This overview will discuss the current status of mercury control technology, near and long term options for various power plant configurations firing various coals, key issues that still need to be addressed, new developments, and future research and development needs. |
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Mercury and Other Trace Elements in Fuel: Emissions and Control
8:25 AM-11:35 AM, Sunday, April 6, 2008 Morial Convention Center -- Rm. 240/241, Oral
Division of Fuel Chemistry |