<p>Due to their continuing role in electricity generation, it is important that coal power plants operate as efficiently and cleanly as possible. <i>Coal Power Plant Materials and Life Assessment</i> reviews the materials used in coal plants, and how they can be assessed and managed to optimize plant operation. Part I considers the structural alloys used in coal plants. Part II then reviews performance modelling and life assessment techniques, explains the inspection and life-management approaches that can be adopted to optimize long term plant operation, and considers the technical and economic issues involved in meeting variable energy demands.</p><ul><li>Summarizes key research on coal-fired power plant materials, their behavior under operational loads, and approaches to life assessment and defect management</li><li>Details the range of structural alloys used in coal power plants, and the life assessment techniques applicable to defect-free components under operational loads</li><li>Reviews the life assessment techniques applicable to components containing defects and the approaches that can be adopted to optimize plant operation and new plant and component design</li></ul>