| Title | DRAINAGE AND ECONOMICAL UTILIZATION OF METHANE-GAS FROM COAL SEAMS IN THE MINING FIELD JASTRZ BIE COAL COMPANY IN COGENERATION POWER SYSTEM |
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| Authors | Andrzej TOR, Kazimierz GATNAR |
| Year | 2001 |
| Conference | Geothermal Energy in Underground Mines, Ustron, Poland |
| Keywords | cogeneration |
| Abstract | The paper presents resources and present status of coal seam methane from the mining field of JSW S.A., as well as trends in its application both in JSW S.A. plants and in other commercial law subjects, created on the basis of its assets. On the instance of actions and measures taken and programs carried out in the period 1998-2000, dynamics of growth of methane utilization was shown. Perspectives of methane drainage were presented, with regard to both work and realization of restructuring programs in the mining industry. Demand and supply of methane were discussed, taking into account real and potential opportunities. An assessment was made of realization status in respect to power industry programs, their impact on reduction of emissions to atmosphere both of methane and of other pollutants. An evaluation of influence exerted by these measures on the performance of cogeneration of heat and electricity was prepared. Projects in progress were presented, pertaining to increase of gas-firing in the existing boiler installations, investment projects referring to installation of gas engines for cogeneration of heat and electricity, utilization of distribution network for a maximum utilization of gas and designs of power generation systems using methane for air conditioning in the mines. An evaluation was made of the program in progress in its ecological and economical aspects, as well as real and potential opportunities for additional measures. |