Coal Energy Conversion and Sequestration

This lecture delves into the conversion of coal into electricity, exploring the historical significance of coal in industrial development, the different types of power plants used, the environmental impacts of coal combustion, and various technologies for capturing and sequestering carbon dioxide emissions. The instructor discusses the origins of coal, the efficiency of power plants, the global warming potential, and the methods for capturing and storing carbon dioxide. Different strategies for carbon sequestration, such as injecting carbon dioxide into oil reserves, coal mines, deep saline aquifers, and mineralization, are explained. The lecture also covers the potential reuse of captured carbon dioxide for energy storage and the importance of closed-loop waste management.