CCC/229 ISBN 978-92-9029-549-5
December 2013
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Abstract
In pulverised coal combustion (PCC) power plant, increasing the maximum temperature of the steam
cycle increases the electrical efficiency, which in turn lowers both coal consumption and flue gas
emissions. However, the maximum steam temperature is limited by materials that can operate at these
conditions for practical service lifetimes without failure. The EU, USA, Japan, India and China all have
material research programmes aiming for the next generation of increased steam temperatures and
efficiency, known as advanced ultra-supercritical (AUSC) or 700°C technology. This report reviews
developments and status of these major material research programmes.
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Report Group:
IEA Reports [3]
Energy Category:
Coal [4]
Publication Date:
December 2013