fossil fuel electric power generation section iii industrial process description this describes the major processes within industry including materials and equipment used employed is designed for those interested in gaining a general understanding of interrelationship between topics described subsequent sections profile pollutant outputs pollution prevention opportunities federal regulations does not attempt to replicate published engineering information that available ix lists resource contacts commonly production associated raw by products produced or released either recycled transferred offsite discussion coupled with schematic drawings identified provide concise where wastes may be also potential fate via air water soil pathways these waste majority electricity generated united states today facilities employ steam turbine
