Opportunities in underground coal gasification

Journal Article · Fri Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · Energy Prog.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6398289

Bloomstran, M A; Davis, B E

A review is presented of the results obtained on DOE-sponsored field tests of underground coal gasification in steeply-dipping beds at Rawlins, Wyoming. The coal gas composition, process parameters, and process economics are described. Steeply-dipping coal resources, which are not economically mineable using conventional coal mining methods, are identified and potential markets for underground coal gasification products are discussed. It is concluded that in-situ gasification in steeply-dipping deposits should be considered for commercialization.

• Research Organization: Gulf Research and Development Co., Lakewood, CO
• DOE Contract Number: AC20-77ET13108
• OSTI ID: 6398289
• Journal Information: Energy Prog.; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Prog.; (United States) Vol. 4:2; ISSN ENPGD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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