Peat: second largest U. S. fossil fuel resource

Journal Article · · Gas Scope; (United States)

OSTI ID:6867496

It is estimated that U.S. reserves would yield about 120 billion tons of peat (on the basis of 35 weight percent moisture content). The energy available from these reserves is estimated to be about 1440 quads (10/sup 15/ Btu), which is equivalent to 240 billion barrels of oil. Among fossil fuels, this is exceeded only by the energy potential of U.S. coal resources. About 90 percent of the reserves are located in Alaska (61.7 billion tons), Minnesota (16.5 billion tons), Michigan (10.3 billion tons), Florida (6.9 billion tons), Wisconsin (6.4 billion tons), Louisiana (4.1 billion tons),, and North Carolina (2.7 billion tons). Characteristics of peat, programs on peat development, IGT gasification research, and the gasifier configuration are described.

• OSTI ID: 6867496
• Journal Information: Gas Scope; (United States), Journal Name: Gas Scope; (United States) Vol. 41; ISSN GSCOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CALORIFIC VALUE
COMBUSTION PROPERTIES
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