Coal Mine Gas
Harnessing the power of coal mine gas
Coal mine gas develops during the geochemical conversion of organic substances to coal. It is present in fissures, faults and pores of coal seams and as adsorbed gas on the inner surface of coal and neighboring rock.
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However, the potential danger of coal mine gas (CMG) and methane emissions can be greatly reduced when they are harnessed properly for power and heat generation. Since the early 1990s, Jenbacher gas engines product line has provided solutions for this special application.
How does it work?
Today, most large underground hard coal mines potentially contain coal mine methane, and abandoned mine methane and can be effectively used for power and heat generation with gas engines.
Additionally, Jenbacher gas engines are designed to operate on full load, despite low gas pressure, high humidity, dust load, and altitude.
The generated energy can be used in the coal mine to meet electricity requirements or fed into the public power grid. Thermal energy can be used for onsite heating or fed into a district heating system.
The advantages of using coal mine gas for energy
- Increased worker safety due to installation or refurnishing of gas suction system
- Mitigation of greenhouse gas (methane) and possible carbon monetization
- Revenues for power and heat production, when fed into the public grid
- Smooth operation despite fluctuations in gas pressure and methane content
- Overall efficiency of up to 90%, in combined heat and power, and up to 43% in power generation alone
- Zero to 100 percent load in 10 minutes
- Compact, modular units with low footprint requirement and dynamic weight
- Basic design and support for gas conditioning if required
- Low NOx yield from Dry Low Emissions (DLE) combustors
Our experts are ready to help you
Whether your business is looking for onsite power solutions, access to electricity, decreased energy costs, or even to sell electricity back to your local grid/consumers, Jenbacher´s regional experts can advise you on which solution makes the most sense for you.
Get in touch for free consultation on the following:
- The benefits of onsite power generation solutions for your company
- Potential financial benefits using economic modeling
- Consultation on the technical side of your project – fuel types, feasibility studies, equipment and balance of plant selection, and more
- Regional incentive programs relevant to your business
- Options to deliver your project: purchasing, financing and leasing, engaging a service provider (ESCO, BOO etc.)
- How to meet emissions targets
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Whether your business is looking for onsite power solutions, access to electricity, decreased energy costs, or even to sell electricity back to your local grid/consumers, Jenbacher regional experts can advise you on which solution makes the most sense for you.