# Pulverized Coal Processing Systems This Hybrid Energy System Enables Cleaner Coal Processing By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-04-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-energy-system References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/more-effecient-coal/42612/) & [news.mit.edu](http://news.mit.edu/2016/hybrid-system-could-cut-coal-plant-emissions-half-0404) A group of engineers and scientists working out of [MIT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogen-motorcycle) have developed an exceptionally innovative and eco-friendly hybrid energy system that makes what was once assumed to be impossible quite possible and even desirable -- it actually manages to make coal processing efficient and less hazardous to the environment. The system makes use of a process where coal is pulverized into a powder and heated in hot steam to release its gases. The system doesn't require any actual burning, so it produces less ash and pollutants. While it's great to have completely eco-friendly energy systems that rely on things like [solar power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-pool-ionizer), the fact of the matter is that coal isn't going away anytime soon. Therefore, MIT's hybrid energy system is a practical and workable solution that allows the populace to continue reaping energy from coal minus the pollutant and hazardous effects. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hybrid Energy Systems:** The development of MIT's hybrid energy system demonstrates the potential for combining different energy sources to create innovative and eco-friendly solutions for energy production. - **Cleaner Coal Processing:** The use of coal pulverization and steam heating in MIT's system presents an opportunity to revolutionize and improve the efficiency of coal processing while minimizing environmental impact. - **Eco-friendly Energy Solutions:** MIT's hybrid energy system showcases the demand for eco-friendly alternatives in the energy industry and the potential to address environmental concerns without completely eliminating the use of coal. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Energy:** The energy industry can explore and adopt MIT's hybrid energy system to reduce the environmental impact of coal-fired power plants while maintaining a reliable source of energy. - **Clean Technology:** The clean technology industry can leverage the coal pulverization and steam heating techniques from MIT's system to develop more efficient and sustainable processes for the coal processing sector. - **Environmental Engineering:** The environmental engineering industry can incorporate MIT's hybrid energy system into its solutions to address the challenges of coal processing and reduce the harmful effects on the environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revolutionary Geothermal Drilling Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drilling-system.md) - [CO2 Conversion Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threelayer-electrode.md) - [Waste Management Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pfas-removal-technology.md) - [Energy-Efficient Data Servers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incooling.md) - [Gasoline-Producing Prototype Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircela.md) - [Efficient Air Conditioning Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperganic.md) - [Water-Powered Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airsancta.md) - [Heat Recovery Pasteurizer Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/integrated-heat-pump-system.md) - [Cooking Oil-Powered Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-heater.md)