EPRI program plan for resource extraction and preparation. [Electric Power Research Inst]

Conference · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1975 · Proc. Am. Power Conf.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7199361

Schmidt, R A

EPRI has been conducting a coal program to stimulate development of technological alternatives that will ensure reliable coal supplies of adequate quantity and quality for electric utility use at the lowest practical cost. The principal elements of EPRI's R and D plan in the resources sector for the remainder of the 1970's, emphasizing program structure and content, are summarized. The purpose of the program is to provide support to the electric utility industry through improved understanding of the technical factors that control or influence production and availability of essential fuels and quality of those fuels with respect to utility requirements. The scope of the resources program covers the sequence of interdependent operations and activities by which resources are produced for electric utility use. Included are the technology and practice of exploration and reserve definition; deposit development and production; treatment, preparation, and transportation; and rehabilitation and pollution control. The approach of the program is to negotiate contracts with qualified investigators and organizations to perform specific projects, and to conduct independent analyses in resource areas of importance to the electric utility industry. The results furnished by the contractors will be made available to government bodies and to the general public. (MCW)

• Research Organization: Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA
• OSTI ID: 7199361
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc. Am. Power Conf.; (United States) Journal Volume: 37
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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