Improving Environmental Performance of Coal-Based Thermal Power Stations
ECAS Institute | Nairobi, Kenya
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Course Background
This training course equips professionals in the coal power sector with knowledge and tools to improve environmental performance. Participants will explore cleaner production techniques, advanced pollution control, regulatory compliance, and sustainable coal technologies, ensuring coal-based thermal power plants meet modern environmental standards while maintaining energy efficiency.
Course Objectives
Understand environmental challenges in coal-based thermal power stations.Implement advanced strategies for emission control and waste management.Enhance knowledge of air and water pollution control technologies.Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.Promote energy efficiency and cleaner production techniques.Explore sustainable coal technologies and carbon capture solutions.Foster stakeholder engagement and corporate environmental responsibility.Training Modules
Environmental Challenges of Coal-Based Thermal Power Stations: Impacts on air, water, and soil; carbon footprint; climate change; case studies; transition strategies.Air Pollution Control Technologies and Emission Reduction: SO₂, NOₓ, particulate matter control; flue gas desulfurization; selective catalytic reduction; electrostatic precipitators; carbon capture solutions.Water and Wastewater Management: Water consumption, thermal pollution, wastewater treatment, recycling, and regulatory compliance.Solid Waste Management and Ash Utilization: Coal ash and slag management, beneficial reuse, integrated waste strategies, compliance with hazardous waste regulations.Regulatory Compliance and Environmental Monitoring: National and international regulations, environmental audits, monitoring systems, stakeholder engagement.Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Operations: Combustion optimization, cleaner production techniques, boiler efficiency, renewable integration, future coal technologies.Case Studies and Practical Applications: Best practices, scenario-based assessments, mitigation strategies, compliance analysis, group exercises.Target Participants
Power plant managers, environmental officers, and engineers.Regulatory officials and sustainability experts in energy sector.Government agencies, policymakers, and consultants in environmental and energy management.Researchers focused on sustainable coal technologies and energy efficiency.Enrollment & Notes
Training manuals and reference materials are provided. Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion. Tailor-made courses for organizations are also available.
Payment should be sent to our bank account before the start of training, and proof of payment sent to info@ecasiafrica.org.
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