The broadly applicable equations for estimating learning rates of cost variables in energy systems with CO2 capture (CC) are formulated, in which the effect of overall plant efficiency upgrade on learning rates is reflected. Based on the equations, as a case study, we estimate the learning...

The coal based polygeneration with CO2 capture (PG + CC) technology is expected as one of the possible options to mitigate CO2 emissions with low cost and low energy. This work assesses the cost reduction potential of PG + CC technology based on learning curve method, and finds out what...