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Nuclear heat advances oil shale refining in situ

Authors :
Clark, Judy R.
Source :
The Oil and Gas Journal. August 11, 2008, Vol. 106 Issue 30, p22, 3 p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The use of nuclear heat to produce and refine liquid fuels in the United States is seen to reduce dependence on foreign oil and minimize greenhouse gas emissions. The technology can refine hydrocarbon feedstocks to produce gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. It is also seen as more cost-effective than conventional heating.

Subjects

Subjects :
Nuclear energy -- Usage
Energy industry -- Technology application
Energy industry -- Production processes
Technology application
Business
Petroleum, energy and mining industries

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00301388
Volume :
106
Issue :
30
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The Oil and Gas Journal
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.191751197

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