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Gas Research Institute results of appraisal of GRI 1989-1993 R and D

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6961326
This report provides (1) a description of the GRI planning process and the functional roles of GRI staff and management in implementing that process, (2) an overview of the Project Appraisal Methodology (PAM), and (3) the output of the planning process for the development of the 1989 RandD Program and the 1989-1993 RandD Plan. The appendices provide further insight into PAM methodology and the major assumptions inherent in its use; include the PAM Reference Data Base on fuel costs and market size and demand; summarize key PAM input data and output results for the 1989-1993 RandD Plan, including the expected impact of GRI's RandD Program in terms of energy savings, consumer savings, and consumer options enhanced/new gas load; show representative PAM input data forms used for characterizing supply, end use, and gas operations technologies; and provides detailed sample calculations on a technology-level basis for the three overall objectives of Supply Options, End Use, and Gas Operations.
Research Organization:
Gas Research Inst., Chicago, IL (USA)
OSTI ID:
6961326
Report Number(s):
PB-88-213830/XAB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English