Underground coal gasification: A near-term alternate fuel

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

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9402(1984)110:2(89)· OSTI ID:6460355

Avasthi, J; Singleton, A M

Since the beginning of this century underground coal gasification has been considered as an alternative to mining as a means of utilizing the coal resources not recoverable by conventional methods. The energy crunch of the seventies gave a new impetus to it, and several tests were conducted in the U.S. to demonstrate the feasibility of this method in both horizontal and steeply dipping coal resources. Gulf Research and Development Company has conducted two successful underground coal gasification tests near Rawlins, Wyoming, in steeply dipping coal beds. The results of these tests indicate that the present state of the art is advanced enough for utilization of this technique for commercial purposes. A right combination of resource, consumer, and economic factors will dictate future commercialization of underground coal gasification for the U.S. coal resources.

• Research Organization: Gulf Research and Development Co., Pittsburgh, PA
• OSTI ID: 6460355
• Journal Information: J. Energy Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Energy Eng.; (United States) Vol. 110:2; ISSN JLEED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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