Coal Power Plants: Generation and Efficiency

This lecture covers the thermal energy generation from fossil fuels, focusing on coal power plants. It discusses the energy content of different fossil fuels, grades of coal, and the heating value and composition of coal. The lecture also explores the operation of thermal power plants, different types of power stations, and the working fluid used in these plants. It delves into the concept of closed cycles with and without mass transfer, emphasizing the importance of water/steam as a working fluid. Additionally, it examines the efficiency development of fossil-fueled power plants, emission treatment technologies, and CO2 sequestration methods.