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A M Squires

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
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    Retrofitting existing boilers for industrial gas offers the fastest route to new energy supplies. Coal gasification, particularly of Pennsylvania anthracite, presents another immediate opportunity for the energy sector.

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    Area of Science:

    • Energy Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Industrial Chemistry

    Background:

    • Current energy demand necessitates rapid development of alternative fuel sources.
    • Existing infrastructure, such as industrial boilers, represents a significant untapped resource for fuel conversion.
    • The transition to cleaner energy requires innovative approaches beyond traditional fossil fuel extraction.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify and prioritize technologies for immediate implementation in energy production.
    • To explore near-term solutions for increasing domestic gas and oil supplies.
    • To encourage the energy industry to adapt and diversify beyond historical fuel offerings.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of existing technologies for coal gasification and boiler retrofitting.

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  • Prioritization of development activities based on speed of implementation and impact.
  • Review of current literature on advanced coal conversion techniques.

    • Main Results:

    • Retrofitting industrial boilers for gas production can yield significant results within 6 years.
    • Gasifying Pennsylvania anthracite offers a rapid method to establish new energy margins, with potential for widespread producer operation within 2 years.
    • Development activities are identified to accelerate the capture of fuel from boilers and leverage combined-cycle coal power.

    Conclusions:

    • Technologies ready now or nearly ready, such as boiler retrofitting and anthracite gasification, should be prioritized for near-term energy solutions.
    • The oil and gas industries must evolve into purveyors of clean energy, not just historical fuels, to remain competitive.
    • The gas industry faces risks if it fails to adapt to industrial customers potentially supplying their own power and gas needs.