Title: International perspectives on plant life assessment
Abstract: AbstractTo satisfy the ever-increasing global demands for power, efficient generation and use of electricity should be integrated with economic, social and environmental considerations. However, it is apparent that in many parts of the world cost and continuity of fuel supplies are considered critical factors. A significant increase in the percentage of electricity generated using combined cycle gas turbines is taking place and further installation of units of this type is planned. However, this increase requires substantial investment in the infrastructure needed to handle and distribute gas and is expected to result in upward pressures on gas prices. Existing coal fired and nuclear stations will be required to operate for some time to minimise the amount of new capacity needed. Evaluation of the useful operating lives of the existing stations will be an on-going process, which will utilise technical and analytical tools developed through collaborative research and development projects. Increasingly, the financial investments required to introduce new generating technologies are beyond the resources of individual companies so international partnerships have been established to evaluate options. In view of the significant known reserves, advanced coal-generating units, which include minimum emissions, are being investigated for the long-term. It is apparent that the global challenges faced by the energy sector can only be met by worldwide collaboration with the broadest possible cross-section of public and private stakeholders.Keywords: fuel suppliespower generationelectricity
Publication Year: 2002
Publication Date: 2002-05-01
Language: en
Type: article
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