Why a Coal-fired power plant?
Coal-fired power plants are a proven, reliable and efficient way to generate electricity, and are critical to meeting power-grid demand. The basic construction of single reheat large steam turbines for coal-fired power plants was established over 30 years ago. This construction, designed originally for operating at conventional steam conditions, has achieved very high standards of reliability and operability through continuing development and feedback of operating experience. The same basic design therefore provides a very sound reference base for high output applications at supercritical operating conditions taking advantage of advanced materials and design refinements. Advanced pulverized-coal-fired power plants are well suited for mid-range power supply and support the grid system to avoid blackouts. Coal’s value as a power plant fuel is greatly enhanced by its ability to supply power during peak power demand — as base power — and off-peak power demand.
