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Title: Instrumentation and process control development for in situ coal gasification. Quarterly report, December 1979-March 1980

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5421533· OSTI ID:5421533

The analysis of data for the Hanna IV and Hoe Creek in situ coal gasification tests raised questions concerning the fundamental controlling mechanisms of the process. The two main areas of concern are: (1) the air flow patterns; and (2) the initial cavity growth. Sandia National Laboratories is addressing these concerns by developing models of these processes. Results to date are in qualitative agreement with known phenomena. There have also been developments in data handling capability. These include improved data presentation ability and development of routine storage, access and back up methods.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
5421533
Report Number(s):
SAND-80-1025
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English