T19 Mercury in Coal: Origins to Emissions
Sunday, 16 October 2005
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
MERCURY IN COAL - PRECOMBUSTION MANAGEMENT OPTIONS FOR EMISSION CONTROL
Paper number: T19-6
Program: Technical Sessions
Time: 9:20 AM – 9:40 AM
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Abstract
Coal accounts for 52% of the power generated in the United States. Research for mercury controls in light of pending new regulations to control mercury from these power plants, has focused on post-combustion controls. This paper will review mercury concentrations in coal used in the United States and discuss the potential for pre-combustion management as part of a compliance plan.