Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Coal as a fuel

Worldwide, coal is right now the most widely used primary fuel, accounting for approximatley 36% of global electricity production. It is expected to remain same till at least 2020.
----> South Africa:
- About 77% of country's primary energy needs are provided by coal.
- Produces an average of 224 million tonnes of marketable coal annually.
- 5th largest coal producing country in the world
- Coal reserves expected to be 53 billion tonnes
----> India:
- Around 63% of electric generation through thermal power (90,000 MW of 1,41,000 MW)
- Indian Coal is generally with low GCV, high ash content.

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