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gasification [′gas·ə·fə′kā·shən] (chemical engineering) Any chemical or heat process used to convert a substance to a gas; coal is converted by the Hygas process to a gaseous fuel. (mining engineering) A method for exploiting poor-quality coal and thin coal seams by burning the coal in place to produce combustible gas which can be burned to generate power or processed into chemicals and fuels. Also known as underground gasification. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Differences in the tumorigenic activity of a pure hydrocarbon and a complex mixture following ingestion: benzo(a)pyrene vs manufactured gas plant residue. Based on the ICC Order in the rate case, ComEd estimates that during the third quarter it will record regulatory assets and reverse the previously incurred expenses for the following items (all pre-tax): severance ($158 million), losses on the extinguishment of debt as part of ComEd's 2004 Accelerated Liability Management Plan ($86 million), manufactured gas plant costs ($40 million) and costs associated with ComEd's procurement case ($7 million). Owned by Entergy Gulf States, the former manufactured gas plant is contaminated with tar. |
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