Cradle to Gate
Identity ID
39505e191e3c412a8a29aa5a51ce48b1
Energy
Associated ID
bed6e5be-cb0e-4cd2-8efd-71fd4388627d
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Description
Coal-fired electricity generation is a process that uses coal as fuel, generating thermal energy through combustion, and then using this thermal energy to produce steam that drives a steam turbine for electricity generation. The process includes steps such as coal crushing, combustion, heating water in a boiler to produce steam, and using steam to drive a turbine for electricity generation. This dataset is formed by merging data from multiple sources.
Activity Description
The coal-fired power generation process includes the procurement, storage, and transportation of coal and auxiliary materials to the boiler, as well as the processes of fuel combustion, thermal energy conversion into mechanical energy, and finally into electrical energy.
Process Description
Coal-fired power generation is a process that uses coal as fuel to produce thermal energy through combustion, and then uses this thermal energy to generate steam, which drives a steam turbine to generate electricity. This process includes steps such as coal crushing, combustion, boiler heating of water to produce steam, and steam-driven turbine power generation.
Time period
2021
2026
Geography
China
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology
Technology comment
Coal-fired electricity generation primarily produces thermal energy by burning coal in a boiler; this thermal energy is then used to generate steam, which drives a steam turbine and subsequently turns a generator to produce electricity.