Compact gas meter fits market niche requirements

Journal Article · Tue Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1991 · Pipe Line Industry; (United States)

OSTI ID:5568773

Brooks, P C ^[1]; Griffis, C H ^[2]

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1. Pacific Gas and Electric Co., San Francisco, CA (US)
2. Gas Research Inst., Chicago, IL (US)

This paper reports on improved conventional gas-fired appliances and equipment fuel efficiency, features and general attractiveness which have made the gas option more viable for new construction, for rehabilitation/renovation projects and stimulated conversions to natural gas. Limits of conventional gas measurement, regulation and interior distribution technology, however, have impeded full use of natural gas equipment. These limits are: Large gas meters and cumbersome meter set assemblies, Labor-intensive black steel interior pipe, Difficult-to-connect gas fired equipment.

• OSTI ID: 5568773
• Journal Information: Pipe Line Industry; (United States), Journal Name: Pipe Line Industry; (United States) Vol. 74:10; ISSN 0032-0145; ISSN PLINA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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