The next phase of WIDCO's Tono Project

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · In Situ; (United States)

OSTI ID:6281126

Paul, P A

The Tono Project, WIDCO's Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) technology Development Program, has progressed through laboratory, field laboratory, and the first field test. The results to date have shown that WIDCO's coal is a prime candidate for UCG development and that the environmental, political, and economic climate in Washington are supportive of continued UCG development. The positive results achieved by The Tono Project to date have encouraged WIDCO to continue with this program. However, the focus for the future development will change from research to commercialization and from single module to multi-module technology. The objectives, plan, schedule, and cost estimate have been completed for the next phase of The Tono Project. This phase will be a long-term, multi-module field test. The overall objective will be to provide the input for an economic evaluation of whatever commercial scenario WIDCO chooses to pursue. This field test is envisioned as the last step prior to a pilot scale commercial development.

• Research Organization: Washington Irrigation and Development Company, Centralia, WA
• OSTI ID: 6281126
• Journal Information: In Situ; (United States), Journal Name: In Situ; (United States) Vol. 9:3; ISSN ISOMD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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