IGCC
Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) is an advanced power generation technology that combines coal or other carbon-based fuels with gasification processes to produce clean, efficient electricity. The core concept involves converting the fuel into a synthetic gas, or syngas, primarily composed of carbon monoxide and hydrogen, through a high-temperature chemical reaction known as gasification. This syngas is then cleaned to remove impurities such as sulfur and particulates before being utilized as a fuel for a gas turbine, which generates electricity.
In an IGCC system, the waste heat from the gas turbine is used to produce steam in
IGCC has advantages in terms of environmental impacts, as it allows for more effective carbon capture and
Despite its benefits, IGCC faces challenges such as high capital costs, technological complexity, and the need
IGCC remains under development and demonstration at various scales worldwide, with ongoing research focused on improving