AN ANALYSIS OF THE WORLD COAL STUDY

The present situation regarding oil, coal and other energy sources is described, and the use of coal as a substitute for oil is discussed with regard to calorific value and costs. Present and future demand and production of coal are estimated and the future importance of coal commented upon. New techniques for recovery and utilization of coal including coal-fired ships, in-situ gasification, slurry transportation, and coal-oil mixtures are described. Order from NSFI as No. 22439.

• Corporate Authors:

  Bureau Veritas

  One Western Union International Plaza
  New York, NY  United States  10004
• Publication Date: 1981

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 35
• Serial:
  • Bulletin Technique du Bureau Veritas
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Bureau Veritas

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternate fuels; Coal; Coal fuels; Coal industry; Coal processing; Demand; Energy; Fossil fuel power plants; Industrial economics
• Old TRIS Terms: Coal burning equipment; Coal technology; Energy demand
• Subject Areas: Economics; Energy; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00331966
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Ship Research Institute of Norway
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 12 1981 12:00AM