The Advanced Thermal Power plant-1000 (ATP-1000) model turbines are designed to utilize low grade coal, compared to high grade coal used by existing thermal power plants which can raise overall energy efficiency and effectively allow the plant to cope with potential problems in the supply of high grade coal.
The power company added that comprehensive use of high-tech carbon capture and storage systems, and a closed cycle water processing system will prevent any CO2 and waste water from being released into the environment.
KOSPO said that the plant’s coal dust generated in the thermal power generation process will be recycled into other materials.
In addition, the Samcheok facility could act as a commercial testbed for the ATP-1000 turbines, which were specifically built for the export market.
The affiliate of Korea Electric Power said the plant’s power output will be increased to 5,000MW by 2020, with the building of more power generation turbines at the site.
The plant is expected to be in operation by 2015, reports Yonhap News Agency.
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