ASSESSMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS FOR METHANE FUELED ENGINE SYSTEMS

The most significant technical, economic and institutional problems which have limited the use of natural gas as a fuel for stationary and mobile engines were identified and a research and development plan which would, if successful, resolve them was prepared. Problem identification was carried out through a mail canvass of equipment suppliers, vehicle operators, gas utilities and government organizations plus personal interviews with a number of the respondents. Current and planned research and development programs to develop improved equipment for use of compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a vehicle fuel were reviewed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Joyce (T) Associates, Incorporated

  Fairfax, VA  United States 

  Gas Research Institute

  10 West 35th Street
  Chicago, IL  United States  60616
• Authors:
  • JOYCE, T J
• Publication Date: 1982-3

Media Info

• Pagination: 185 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Development; Economics; Fuels; Methane; Natural gas; Research; Technology assessment
• Uncontrolled Terms: Research and development
• Subject Areas: Economics; Energy; Public Transportation; Research; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00373718
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: GRI-81/0046 Final Rpt.
• Contract Numbers: GRI-5081-310-0507
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 30 1983 12:00AM