Problem
1. Study the coal gasification process that will produce methane, CH4, or methanol, CH3OH. What is involved in such a process? Compare the heating values of the gas products with those of the original coal. Discuss the merits of this conversion.
2. When a power plant burns coal or some blends of oil, the combustion process can generate pollutants as SOx and NOx Investigate the use of scrubbers to remove these products. Explain the processes that take place and the effect on the power plant operation (energy, exhaust pressures, etc.).
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.