April 1st, 2015
Abstract
Biomass could have an important role in the strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from large coal plants. Amongst the plethora of different biomasses, wood pellets have emerged as one of the most successful and fast growing internationally-traded commodities. Wood (and straw) pellets offer a more energy dense and transportable alternative to the traditional wood chip, a product most commonly associated with the paper and pulp industry.
December 1st, 2014
Abstract
Coal is abundant and low cost. Diesel engines are efficient and flexible. Using coal to fuel diesel engines could provide a secure, low cost and efficient power generation technology. Coal-fuelled diesel engines have been investigated previously, but the technology has not yet been commercialised. This report reviews the previous research and development (R&D) programmes on coal-fuelled diesel engines and focuses on the recent developments of the technology in its latest form, micronised refined carbons (MRC) and the direct injection carbon engine (DICE).
