Coal Power Generation: Basics and Environmental Impact

This lecture covers the basics of coal power generation, including traditional coal power plants, fluidized bed combustion, and integrated gasification plants. It discusses the environmental impact of coal, focusing on emissions like SOx, NOx, and PM, and explores abatement technologies such as scrubbers and selective catalytic reduction. The instructor emphasizes the need for new technological developments to mitigate the negative consequences of coal use on the environment.