Field results from a linked vertical well UCG test in deep, thin-seam bituminous coal

Journal Article · Mon Nov 30 23:00:00 EST 1981 · J. Energy Resour. Technol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3230852· OSTI ID:5327474

Martin, J W; McClung, J D; Liberatore, A J; Strickland, L D; Zielinski, R E; Seabaugh, P W; Agarwal, A K

For a first in the United States, a 900-ft (275-m) deep, 6-ft (2-m) thick, swelling, eastern bituminous coal has been gasified successfully in situ. Under the direction of Morgantown Energy Technology Center, the relatively small-scale field test, Pricetown I, affected the equivalent of approximately 735 tons (665 t) of a high-sulfur, high-ash section of the Pittsburgh coal seam near Pricetown, Wetzel County, West Virginia, during the 4-mo burn. Initial test results and plans for continued development of this alternative energy source are discussed. 7 refs.

• Research Organization: Morgantown Energy Res Cent, WV
• OSTI ID: 5327474
• Journal Information: J. Energy Resour. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Energy Resour. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 103:4; ISSN JERTD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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