Overview
Hongyuan Waste Coal Cogen power station is a 60 MW coal-fired cogeneration plant in Shulan, Jilin, China, owned by Shulan Hongyuan Waste Coal Cogen Power Company. It operates under China's national emission standards for coal power.
Hongyuan Waste Coal Cogen power station is a coal-fired cogeneration facility located in Shulan, Jilin Province, China. With a capacity of 60 MW, it falls into the small-to-medium scale category for coal power plants in China. The plant is owned by Shulan Hongyuan Waste Coal Cogen Power Company and is currently operational. As a coal-fired plant, it operates under China's national emission standards, which include limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The plant utilizes waste coal as fuel, which may have different combustion characteristics compared to standard coal. Cogeneration allows the plant to produce both electricity and heat, improving overall efficiency. The plant's location in Jilin Province, a region with cold winters, makes cogeneration particularly valuable for district heating. The use of waste coal contributes to resource efficiency by utilizing a byproduct that might otherwise be discarded. The plant's environmental impact is managed through compliance with Chinese regulations, which have become increasingly stringent in recent years.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste coal as fuel can reduce waste but may also involve combustion of lower-quality fuel with higher emissions of SOx and particulates. Its location in Shulan, a county-level city, means it serves a local population and industrial base. Proximity to populated areas necessitates effective emission controls. Typical Chinese coal plants of this scale operate with subcritical or circulating fluidized bed technology, which can impact emission profiles.
Frequently asked questions
Hongyuan Waste Coal Cogen power station is located in Shulan, Jilin Province, China.
The plant has a capacity of 60 megawatts (MW), placing it in the small-to-medium scale for coal power plants.
The plant is owned by Shulan Hongyuan Waste Coal Cogen Power Company.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as energy efficiency requirements. Recent policies also encourage ultra-low emissions and cogeneration.
Using waste coal can reduce landfill waste and utilize a low-value fuel, but it may result in higher emissions of sulfur and ash compared to higher-grade coal. Proper emission controls are essential to mitigate environmental impact.