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An evaluation of the environmental benefits of gas power generation in China : a case study of Shanghai | |
Author | Xu, Xiaodong |
Call Number | AIT Thesis no.ET-97-26 |
Subject(s) | Gas as fuel |
Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering |
Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
Abstract | China is among the fastest growing economies in the world. The high growth is causing the high growth in electricity consumption on one hand and environment degradation on the other. In this study, the possibility of using natural gas in power generation in Shanghai is explored. The environmental benefit of a proposed gas power plant is evaluated. Emission under several scenarios are generalized with the help of IMP ACTS module under the ENPEP model. It is found that the gas-fueled power generation, within the framework of Shanghai area, can bring the society great benefit from the environmental point of view. Moreover, all investments considered, it is also economically feasible. Based on the above, discussion about the prospect of natural gas in power generation in China is made, considering national energy and environment policy. |
Year | 1997 |
Type | Thesis |
School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
Department | Department of Energy and Climate Change (Former title: Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change (DEECC)) |
Academic Program/FoS | Energy Technology (ET) |
Chairperson(s) | Pacudan, Romeo B. |
Examination Committee(s) | Lefevre, Thierry;Malik, Arif Saeed; |
Scholarship Donor(s) | Asian Institute of Technology Partial Scholarship; |
Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1997 |