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Purpose

The purpose of the model is to calculate the performance, emissions and cost of employing alternative environmental control methods in a coal-fired or gas-fired power plant, including pulverized coal (PC) plants, integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) plants, and natural gas combined cycle (NGCC) plants. In each case, the model consists of a base plant and various control technology modules. These modules may be implemented together in a variety of combinations.