Coal power development by Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) for clean energy

Abstract

In this work, KRABI clean coal power plant project is studied and reviewed for the development of coal power in Thailand by Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT). This plant will use the state-of-the-practice technology with the high efficiency for emissions control such as (1) Ultra Super-Critical (USC) Boiler for less coal consumption and CO₂ mitigation, (2) Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) for NO_x control, (3) Activated Carbon Injection (ACI) for Mercury  (Hg) capture, (4) Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) for Particulate capture, (5) Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) for SO2 treatment, and (6) Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) for near real-time stack detector and on-line monitoring report. In addition to the Birth, Jetty, and Coal Handling System with the underground tunnel are well-designed under the concept of closing and sealing system for dust control. The future of coal power projects (e.g., Thepa site) will be further implemented in the similar or better technology for guaranteed the good air quality in the area. By using Carbon Capture and Storage/Sequestration (CCS) to mitigate global warming and oceanic acidification may be considered to apply for commercial applications in the future.