NETL: Combustion Technologies

Combustion - Fluidized-Bed Combustion
Program Goals

To demonstrate the technical and commercial viability of first-generation PFBC technology in U.S. utility applications.
To develop and demonstrate the necessary technology base for second- generation PFBC systems.
To achieve the following PFBC system performance targets:

PFBC Power System	First Generation	Second Generation
PFBC Power System	First Generation	Initial	Final
Net System Efficiency	40%	45+%	50+%
Target Date	by 2000	by 2010	by 2015
SO₂Emission Relative to NSPS	1/4	1/5	1/10
NOx Emissions Relative to NSPS	1/3	1/5	1/10
Air Toxic Emissions Relative to 1990 CAAA	Meet	Meet	Meet
Capital Cost, $/kW	1300	1100	1000
Cost of Electricity vs. Conventional PCC Power Plant	90%	80%	75%

Note:
NSPS -- New Source Performance Standards
CAAA -- Clean Air Act Amendments

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