RÉSUMÉ

The reduction of greenhouse gases (to which CO₂ contributes over 60%) to stop global warming is now a major priority for governments around the world. One approach, described in this paper, concerns the "clean energy" or "zero emission" technologies. An original concept of a semiclosed ZEITMOP cycle (zero emission ion transport membrane oxygen power) is being developed. It can be compared to other research initiatives such clean energy systems and zero emission natural gas as a response to the well-recognized challenges. As an answer to the crucial question of reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, we propose new zero emission fuel-fired power plants and boiler houses ("ZEITMOP boiler and air cooler" and "zero emission membrane smokeless heating"). Zero emission cogeneration of power and heat allows such plants to be located in densely populated areas close to the consumer.