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Journal of Modern Mechanical Engineering and Technology

Articles

Vol. 5 (2018)

Solar-Coal Hybrid for Steam Boiler

DOI
https://doi.org/10.31875/2409-9848.2018.05.6
Submitted
September 11, 2018
Published
2018-09-11

Abstract

Solar-coal hybrid is the use of solar and coal energy for producing steam for electricity as opposed to coal alone. The boiler feed-water is pre-heated using solar energy before introduced into the coal boiler, where the steam generating process is finalized for use in the electrical generating turbine. Reviewed is liquid-based direct absorption solar thermal collectors, in which incident sunlight is absorbed directly by the working fluid. Described is the amount of reduction in coal consumption, thus reduction in pollutant.

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