Peat bogs offer a reliable, local source of fuel in several states

Journal Article · Thu Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1981 · Power; (United States)

OSTI ID:5244135

Punwani, D V

With total estimated US peat resources equivalent to the energy content of 240-billion bbl of oil, peat could be a significant energy resource even if only a fraction of it can be recovered. Resource estimates include only those areas (mostly in eight states) with at least 80 acres/sq mi of peat, where the deposits are at least 4 ft deep. Peat fuel properties, new equipment for peat harvesting and dewatering, and modern combustion technology are described. Conversion to synthetic fuels looks promising.

• Research Organization: Inst of Gas Technol, USA
• OSTI ID: 5244135
• Journal Information: Power; (United States), Vol. 125:10
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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