Introduction to Clean Coal Technology and Modern Power Generation

With the global demand for energy rising alongside the critical need to reduce carbon emissions, understanding cleaner ways to utilize fossil fuels is more important than ever. This comprehensive text-based course guides you through the engineering principles, chemical processes, and modern technologies designed to minimize the environmental impact of coal-based power generation. You will gain a solid foundation in how traditional power systems are being transformed to meet strict environmental standards. Starting with basic terminology and coal classification, you will progress through the entire lifecycle of clean coal utilization, from pre-combustion preparation to post-combustion emission control and modern carbon capture technologies. You will learn to: * Understand coal properties, classification, and the fundamentals of coal preparation and washing. * Analyze advanced combustion technologies including supercritical, ultrasupercritical, and fluidized bed systems. * Evaluate gasification processes, syngas cleanup, and Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) systems. * Practice calculating emission reduction potentials and efficiency improvements for thermal power plants. * Explore modern carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) frameworks and zero-emission concepts. * Examine post-combustion cleanup methods for removing sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. This course begins with essential foundational concepts and chemical definitions before guiding you step-by-step through combustion thermodynamics, gasification mechanics, and environmental control systems. Detailed written explanations, chemical formulas, and practical calculation examples ensure you develop a functional engineering perspective on modern clean energy transition. This course is designed for engineering students, environmental professionals, energy policy analysts, and beginners looking to build a structured, technical understanding of modern thermal power generation. No prior background in coal processing is required. Begin your journey toward mastering clean energy technologies and sustainable power generation practices today.