Coal conversion and utilization R and D in ERDA

Conference · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1975

OSTI ID:7362124

Zahradnik, R L

The coal conversion research programs of the U.S. Energy Research and Development Administration are described briefly. The programs are based on the large coal reserves in the U.S. and forecasts of the future requirements of clean gaseous and liquid fuels for power generation, transportation and residential and industrial uses. Funding has been requested to initiate conceptual design activities during FY 76 for a low Btu gasification demonstration plant, and for a high Btu gasification demonstration plant. These plants will build on experience obtained in gasification pilot plants, and represent major advances in the development of a coal conversion technology. The Coal Conversion and Utilization Program currently has over 100 contracts outstanding with total value of over $400 Million. Industry is contributing over 25 percent of these funds. We hope to maintain the present standard for cooperative joint funding which anticipates one-third private, two-thirds Federal, for pilot plants and 50-50 for demonstration plants. Our participants include many aspects of American industry: oil and gas companies, chemical companies, coal companies, architect engineer and manufacturing companies, utilities, universities, research centers, and trade associations. In addition to the contractors performing the major project work described, we have contractors performing engineering evaluations, systems studies, planning studies, and environmental analyses. We also have several Interagency Agreements and some international agreements for cooperation in areas of mutual interest. (LTN)

• Research Organization: Energy Research and Development Administration, Washington, D.C. (USA). Div. of Coal Conversion and Utilization
• OSTI ID: 7362124
• Report Number(s): CONF-750946-20
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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