Low-rank coal study: national needs for resource development. Volume 6. Peat

Technical Report · Fri Oct 31 23:00:00 EST 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6386987· OSTI ID:6386987

The requirements and potential for development of US peat resources for energy use are reviewed. Factors analyzed include the occurrence and properties of major peat deposits; technologies for extraction, dewatering, preparation, combustion, and conversion of peat to solid, liquid, or gaseous fuels; environmental, regulatory, and market constraints; and research, development, and demonstration (RD and D) needs. Based on a review of existing research efforts, recommendations are made for a comprehensive national RD and D program to enhance the use of peat as an energy source.

• Research Organization: Energy Resources Co., Inc., Walnut Creek, CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC18-79FC10066
• OSTI ID: 6386987
• Report Number(s): DOE/FC/10066-T1(Vol.6)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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& Peat-- Reserves
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BRIQUETTING
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
COAL DEPOSITS
COAL GASIFICATION
COAL RESERVES
COMBUSTION
ENERGY SOURCES
FABRICATION
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
GASIFICATION
GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
MAPS
MARKETING RESEARCH
MINERAL RESOURCES
MINING
MOLDING
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ORGANIC MATTER
OXIDATION
PEAT
PEATGAS PROCESS
REMOVAL
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
RESERVES
RESOURCE ASSESSMENT
RESOURCES
SNG PROCESSES
SURFACE MINING
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES
USA
WATER REMOVAL