Emissions' reduction of a coal-fired power plant via reduction of consumption through simulation and optimization of its mathematical model

Global climate change is the main issue of discussion among scientists throughout the world. The effects are beginning to become obvious as sudden changes of the weather conditions in many regions have been occurred the last years. Greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, are responsible for this change. One of the main sources of carbon dioxide emissions is the electrical power generation from fossil fuels (coal). Additionally the operation of this kind of power plants results to Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) and Sulphur Oxide (SOx) emissions which are also harmful for the environment. 84% of the electrical power generation in Greece is produced from lignite combustion and thus optimized operation of the conversion system will result in higher effi ciency of the whole process, with the same electrical power generated consuming less fuel and producing lower emissions.