Problems of coal utilization in Romanian thermopower plants

In this paper, we present the most important problems regarding coal utilization in Romanian thermopower plants (TPPs). Reflected are the economic and technical difficulties of coal utilization as fuel. Consideration of this fuel is from the perspective of Romania. Presented are the results of Romanian researches for resolving the necessary problems regarding ecological standards and obtaining good efficiency in TPPs functioning with coal. Proposals are made for application of such researches.