IGT 1975--1976: an overview. [Research, energy economics, policy studies, education, and information services]

Technical Report · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1976

OSTI ID:7331555

Lofstrom, J R

The Institute of Gas Technology conducts a broad range of energy related programs of research, economics, planning, and education for industry and government sponsors. Its staff consists of experts in diverse scientific, engineering, and business disciplines. IGT takes an active role helping shape national energy policies along with the technical problems. Coal gasification, coal conversion to clean liquid fuels and synthesis gas for ammonia or methanol production, oil shale conversion, waste conversion, solar energy, fuel cells, hydrogen energy systems, ocean thermal and wind energy, gas purification, and distribution equipment research are some of their programs briefly described. Their research on efficient, nonpolluting use of energy in homes, commercial buildings and industry is cited. (MCW)

• Research Organization: Institute of Gas Technology, Chicago, IL (USA)
• OSTI ID: 7331555
• Report Number(s): NP-21316
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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COAL GASIFICATION
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ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY POLICY
ENERGY SOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
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HYDROGEN-BASED ECONOMY
INDUSTRY
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OPERATION
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
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