Introduction World economy at present relies on burning fossil fuels to produce affordable energy. A consequence of the use of these fuels is the emission of large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) to the atmosphere creating environmental problems such as global climate warming. In the near future, if CO2 emission regulations are enforced, industry will require improved technologies for the effic...

Integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) technology has attracted interest as a cleaner alternative to conventional coal-fired power generation processes. While a number of pilot projects have been launched to experimentally test IGCC technology, mathematical simulation remains a central part of the ongoing research efforts. A major challenge in modeling an IGCC power plant is the lack of ...

Uncertainty exists in almost all engineering models describing technologies in early phases of research and development. Integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) systems represent a new generation of coal-fueled power generation technologies which however have not been demonstrated at a commercial scale. Significant uncertainties remain regarding the technical and economic performance of I...