Trace elements in advanced power systems and hot-gas cleanup systems

The emission of trace elements from coal utilization systems has become an increasingly important environmental concern globally. Current studies in the United States have focused primarily on conventional coal combustion systems and particulate removal devices. As part of the ever-increasing desire for higher efficiency and lower hazardous emissions, advanced power systems are becoming the future choice for energy production. The Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) is currently involved with many programs aimed at quantifying current test results and predicting future emissions from advanced power systems and hot-gas cleanup systems.