International research centers' activities in coal combustion

摘要

Consumption of fossil fuels (i.e., oil, gas, coal) is the major source (86/100) for meeting the world's energy needs and is projected to be so for some time to come. Coal accounts for 73/100 of the world's recoverable reserves of fossil fuels. World consumption of coal is increasing. Particularly in Asia. Yet, clean and efficient use of coal presents important research challenges. This paper provides a comparative review of thirteen combustion centers in eight nations, where each has significant research components devoted to coal. Other active combustion centers doing similar work are not included in this review for various reasons.