I just read this article in the dawn about coal.


I was pretty much impressed with the idea of the writer that converting coal into coal water slurry and then transporting it through piplelines to the power plants can solve the problem. This is because coal coal contains water content which will be evaporated while transporting it to the plants by road. Is this really a workable plan? Your comments would be appreciated.

brother no only coal but much more existing in Pakistan, like, Gas and Oil. But there is not proper governance.

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in the whole world 85% energy is produced from non-renewable energy resources which are these:-
oil = 37%
coal = 25%
gas = 23%

as far as your question is concerned, still it is unpractical or we can say that it has not been practiced.

the only way to solve the issue of energy crisis is to adopt renewable energy resources as soon as possible on a larger scale.

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With lots of apologies from optimists, my opinion is that Pakistan cannot solve its energy crisis without getting out of American Influence. I would like to point out some important incidents that will support my point of view. There is Question,;; When America announces aid to solve energy crisis in our country?
There are few answers
1.When Pakistan and Iran come close to finalize the most discussed and awaited Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline.
2. When Pakistan start considering about the utilization of Thar Coal reserves seriously.
3. When a debate gets power in our country that a long term solution to this crisis should be sought. For example Dams should be constructed.

Now another Question arises,,,,,,,,,, Why America announces this aid???
Few answers
1`- The announced or given(which is very rare) is mainly for short term solutions
2. It is given for payment of circular debts, which too is a short term solution

There arises another Question,,,,,
What is the motive behind this???
1. In order to prevent Pakistan from the path of self reliance
2. In order to keep Pakistan in continuous disturbance and share control of US
3. In order prevent Pakistan from taking long term decisions for the solution of this problem.

ONE Suggestion
Next time you ever hear a news about American Aid for solution of energy crisis in Pakistan do think about above scenarios. You will definitely find one the reasons mentioned above.
ONE Solution
The only solution for this issue is that Pakistan should get out American Influence. Which does not seem possible in near future.(Again with lots of apologies from optimists and America lovers)

Bro, now this excuse is also gone as we are entering with Iran on this contract of gas pipeline giving up the influence of America (although it might be a tactic of PPP, that would be a seprate discussion). What do you have to say now as of current situation?

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The agreement of IP gas pipeline will flourish in the coming years inshALLAH!
We should keep an optimistic approach towards this and all other good initiatives taken by the PPP or any other government in power.

As long as we being a Pakistani gets benefit from this type of initiative we should encourage the step.

Let us see what upcoming government have in mind to cope energy crisis of Pakistan and hopefully we shall steer out of this misery sooner than later. InshALLAH!

I think it's a useful idea but the political society is not working on energy crisis issue and We don't even know the reason. Coal is very useful in making electricity as there is a lot coal present in thar but most of the people are saying that we cannot use this coal for solving energy crisis(with unknown reasons).

Have a view:

Two formulas for calculating the amount of fuel used to generate a unit of electricity:
Amount of fuel used per kilowatt-hour (kWh) = Heat Rate (in Btu per kWh) / Fuel Heat Content (in Btu per physical unit)
KWh generated per unit of fuel used = Fuel Heat Content (in Btu per physical unit)/Heat Rate (in Btu per kWh)

Calculation examples using these two formulas and the Assumptions below:
Amount of fuel used to generate one kilowatt-hour (kWh):
Coal = 0.00053 Short Tons or 1.07 Pounds
Natural Gas = 0.00798 Mcf (1,000 cubic feet)
Residual Fuel Oil = 0.00184 Barrels (or 0.08 gallons)

KWh generated per unit of fuel used:
1,870 kWh per Ton of Coal or 0.9 kWh per Pound of Coal
125 kWh per Mcf (1,000 cubic feet) of Natural Gas
542 kWh per Barrel of Petroleum, or 13 kWh per Gallon

Assumptions:
Power plant heat rate:
Coal = 10,444 Btu/kWh
Natural Gas = 8,152 Btu/kWh
Petroleum = 10,829 Btu/kWh

Fuel heat contents
Coal = 19,530,000 Btu per Short Ton (2,000 lbs)
Natural Gas = 1,021,000 Btu per 1,000 Cubic Feet (Mcf)
Petroleum Fuel Oil = 5,871,390 Btu per Barrel (42 gallons)

By watching this calculation, I think there is no doubt about how useful coal is. You can have further reviews in the below mentioned links:

http://blogs.cornell.edu/bioee1610/2...limate-crisis/

http://www.benefits-of-recycling.com...rnativeenergy/

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