4. Consumers Energy Inc (CSI) operates a coal fired power plant in Michigan, which has to...
Consumers Energy Inc (CSI) operates a coal fired power plant in Michigan, which has to come in compliance with nitrogen oxide (NOx) standards by reducing its NOx emissions to 50 tons per year from its current level of 150 tons/year. It is considering the following options to come in compliance. A) Install Selective Catalytic Reactor (SCR) on its boiler. SCR reduces NOx emissions by absorbing NOx in exhaust flue gases. SCR requires a capital investment of $600,000 in year zero...
3. Detroit Edison Power (DE Tort Edison Power (DEP) power plant has to come in compliance with the new mercury standards bu dards by reducing its current annual mercury emission rate of 300 tons to 100 tons/year. s considering the following options to come in compliance. Assume that regulations are likely to change after four years so DEP planning only for next 4 years. It is considering the following a. Install Elu install Flue gas scrubbers (EGS) on its boiler...