Metode Komparasi Co-Firing menggunakan Biomassa untuk Mengurangi Emisi pada PLTU – Literature Review

Abstract

Steam power plants (PLTU) are one of the main sources of electrical energy globally, but often face criticism regarding their environmental impacts, especially greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. To reduce the carbon footprint and environmental impact of coal-fired power plants, various mitigation methods have been pursued, one of which is co-firing. Co-firing involves burning biomass alongside coal in a generating unit, with the aim of partially substituting coal with biomass to reduce emissions from fossil fuels. Biomass, which is sourced from renewable materials, has the potential to reduce CO2 emissions because it can absorb CO2 during its growth. By integrating biomass and coal, it is expected to decrease dependence on coal and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants, while providing a sustainable solution for the energy sector. This study aims to analyze various types of biomass that have been used in coal blends, including rice straw, m. floridilus, lamtaro wood, rice husk, sawdust, corn cob, sawdust, sunflower residue, and peanut shell, based on previous studies. The results of this analysis are expected to provide insight into the effectiveness and potential of co-firing methods in reducing environmental impacts and energy efficiency in PLTU, as well as supporting the development of renewable energy in Indonesia. Based on the blending of coal with various types of biomass can reduce flue gas emissions in combustion at Steam Power Plant.