Branch Luncheon

Realistic Coal Solutions to Clean Energy

Date:		Thursday, December 11, 2008
Time:		Registration: 11:15 a.m. Luncheon: 11:45 a.m. Speaker: 12:15 p.m.
Location:		The Fairmont Palliser Hotel 133 – 9th Avenue SW
Cost:		$36 Members and Guests $18 Students $12 ASAP
Guest Speaker:			Paul Clark, P.Eng. Ripley Canyon Resources

Coal is the most abundant carbon energy source in the world and will continue to be widely used. Its main use is power generation, but it can also be used for production of hydrogen, petrochemicals, chemicals and transportation fuels.

The utilization of coal for whatever purpose results in the production of carbon dioxide and other emissions. CO2 is the major concern that needs to be addressed for the continued high utilization of coal. There are two basic technologies to produce “cleaner coal” gasification and conventional combustion, both of which require CO2 capture and sequestration.

Gasification for several years was considered the answer to the CO2 problem, but there is now recognition that we cannot wait for a complete turnover of plants to address the CO2 concern. A strong focus is now being placed on back end carbon capture for existing plants. The presentation will discuss the various stages of development of these technologies as well as the advantages and concerns associated with them.

To ensure adequate seating please preregister with the Calgary APEGGA Office at 262-7714 or register online prior to Thursday, December 4, 2008. Calgary Branch accepts Visa, MasterCard, or American Express.