This fact sheet describes oxyfuel combustion, the technology
that burns fuel in almost pure oxygen. Because this makes it
easier to capture carbon dioxide from flue gas, it may be
possible to achieve near zero carbon dioxide emissions from the
production of coal fired electricity. A diagram illustrating
this process is included as well as a brief description of a new
project aiming to integrate oxyfuel combustion with carbon
capture and sequestration. Educational value statement Key
learning objectives - Explains how the process can lead to
decreased carbon emissions - Lists the advantages and
disadvantages of oxyfuel production - Outlines the Callide
Oxyfuel Project being trialled in Central Queensland - Can be
downloaded as a PDF or MSWord file. - Students describe the
reversible and irreversible changes occurring during oxyfuel
combustion and carbon capture - Students explain the techniques
for separating components of flue gases - Students describe how
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