Overview
Huainan Tianji power station is a 2,580 MW coal-fired power plant in Huainan, China, operated by Huaihu Coal Electricity Co Ltd. It is a major coal power facility in Anhui province.
Huainan Tianji power station is a large coal-fired power plant located in Huainan, Anhui province, China. With a capacity of 2,580 MW, it ranks among the significant coal power facilities in the region, contributing to the country's extensive coal-based electricity generation. The plant operates under China's national emission standards for thermal power plants, which include limits on SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. As a coal-fired facility, it utilizes conventional pulverized coal combustion technology, typical for plants of this scale in China. The plant's capacity places it in the large-scale category for coal power generation. Huainan Tianji power station plays a key role in supplying electricity to the local grid and supporting industrial and residential demand in Anhui province. Its operation is subject to China's evolving environmental regulations aimed at reducing emissions from coal power, including requirements for desulfurization and denitrification systems.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in significant CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, contributing to local and regional air quality concerns. Its location in Huainan, a city with a high concentration of coal power plants, adds to cumulative environmental impacts. Proximity to populated areas increases potential exposure to pollutants. The plant's age and technology (likely subcritical or supercritical) influence its thermal efficiency and emission intensity.
Frequently asked questions
Huainan Tianji power station is located in Huainan, Anhui province, China.
Huainan Tianji power station has a capacity of 2,580 MW, making it a large-scale coal power plant.
Huainan Tianji power station is operated by Huaihu Coal Electricity Co Ltd.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for SO2, NOx, and particulate matter, and are increasingly required to install desulfurization and denitrification equipment.
The primary fuel used at Huainan Tianji power station is coal.