DECARBONIZING A THAI COAL POWER PLANT: EFFECT OF FLUE GAS LOADS ON CARBON CAPTURE PERFORMANCE AND ECONOMICS
The objectives of this study are to evaluate the technical and cost implications of retrofitting post-combustion Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in existing coal-fired power plants in Thailand, with a special focus on the Mae Moh plant managed by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand...
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| author | Thananat Lungkadee Korrakot Y. Tippayawong Suparit Tangparitkul Chawannat Jaroenkhasemmeesuk Chatchawan Chaichana Wongkot Wongspai Nakorn Tippayawong |
| author_facet | Thananat Lungkadee Korrakot Y. Tippayawong Suparit Tangparitkul Chawannat Jaroenkhasemmeesuk Chatchawan Chaichana Wongkot Wongspai Nakorn Tippayawong |
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| description | The objectives of this study are to evaluate the technical and cost
implications of retrofitting post-combustion Carbon Capture and Storage
(CCS) in existing coal-fired power plants in Thailand, with a special focus on
the Mae Moh plant managed by the Electricity Generating Authority of
Thailand (EGAT). We undertake a detailed analysis using AspenPlus
simulation models to determine the optimum capture cost per ton of CO2
and to examine the effects of various flue gas loads on CO2 capture
performance and cost-effectiveness. The research reveals a key operational
insight: as the flow rate of flue gas increases, the cost to capture a ton of
CO2 decreases, indicating economies of scale in CCS operations.
Furthermore, the study explores the potential for integrating solar
photovoltaic (PV) technology as a renewable energy source, which shows
promise in lowering Thailand's power sector emissions and operational
costs. By comparing the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) for solar PV
against conventional coal-fired power generation and considering the
country's favorable geographic and climatic conditions, solar PV emerges
as an economically viable and environmentally sustainable alternative. The
findings of this research aim to inform strategic energy policy decisions in
Thailand, advocating for a transition to more sustainable energy systems
and emphasizing the balance between environmental responsibility and
economic feasibility. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2c34362f213a4b11b72a6a4477ed6a852024-04-06T19:48:50ZengThe Serbian Academic CenterApplied Engineering Letters2466-46772466-48472024-03-0191122110.46793/aeletters.2024.9.1.2DECARBONIZING A THAI COAL POWER PLANT: EFFECT OF FLUE GAS LOADS ON CARBON CAPTURE PERFORMANCE AND ECONOMICSThananat Lungkadee0Korrakot Y. Tippayawong1Suparit Tangparitkul2Chawannat Jaroenkhasemmeesuk3Chatchawan Chaichana4Wongkot Wongspai5Nakorn Tippayawong6Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, ThailandDepartment of Industrial Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, ThailandDepartment of Mining and Petroleum Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, ThailandDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakorn Pathom, ThailandDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, ThailandDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, ThailandDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, ThailandThe objectives of this study are to evaluate the technical and cost implications of retrofitting post-combustion Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in existing coal-fired power plants in Thailand, with a special focus on the Mae Moh plant managed by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT). We undertake a detailed analysis using AspenPlus simulation models to determine the optimum capture cost per ton of CO2 and to examine the effects of various flue gas loads on CO2 capture performance and cost-effectiveness. The research reveals a key operational insight: as the flow rate of flue gas increases, the cost to capture a ton of CO2 decreases, indicating economies of scale in CCS operations. Furthermore, the study explores the potential for integrating solar photovoltaic (PV) technology as a renewable energy source, which shows promise in lowering Thailand's power sector emissions and operational costs. By comparing the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) for solar PV against conventional coal-fired power generation and considering the country's favorable geographic and climatic conditions, solar PV emerges as an economically viable and environmentally sustainable alternative. The findings of this research aim to inform strategic energy policy decisions in Thailand, advocating for a transition to more sustainable energy systems and emphasizing the balance between environmental responsibility and economic feasibility.https://aeletters.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AEL00392.pdfaffordable and clean energycarbon dioxideclean coal technologyclimate actionpower generationprocess simulation |
| spellingShingle | Thananat Lungkadee Korrakot Y. Tippayawong Suparit Tangparitkul Chawannat Jaroenkhasemmeesuk Chatchawan Chaichana Wongkot Wongspai Nakorn Tippayawong DECARBONIZING A THAI COAL POWER PLANT: EFFECT OF FLUE GAS LOADS ON CARBON CAPTURE PERFORMANCE AND ECONOMICS Applied Engineering Letters affordable and clean energy carbon dioxide clean coal technology climate action power generation process simulation |
| title | DECARBONIZING A THAI COAL POWER PLANT: EFFECT OF FLUE GAS LOADS ON CARBON CAPTURE PERFORMANCE AND ECONOMICS |
| title_full | DECARBONIZING A THAI COAL POWER PLANT: EFFECT OF FLUE GAS LOADS ON CARBON CAPTURE PERFORMANCE AND ECONOMICS |
| title_fullStr | DECARBONIZING A THAI COAL POWER PLANT: EFFECT OF FLUE GAS LOADS ON CARBON CAPTURE PERFORMANCE AND ECONOMICS |
| title_full_unstemmed | DECARBONIZING A THAI COAL POWER PLANT: EFFECT OF FLUE GAS LOADS ON CARBON CAPTURE PERFORMANCE AND ECONOMICS |
| title_short | DECARBONIZING A THAI COAL POWER PLANT: EFFECT OF FLUE GAS LOADS ON CARBON CAPTURE PERFORMANCE AND ECONOMICS |
| title_sort | decarbonizing a thai coal power plant effect of flue gas loads on carbon capture performance and economics |
| topic | affordable and clean energy carbon dioxide clean coal technology climate action power generation process simulation |
| url | https://aeletters.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AEL00392.pdf |
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