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Use of PuraTreat® R+ for the upgrading of biogas

An absorbent for the upgrading of biogas was developed on the initiative of WINGAS and in collaboration with BASF, BIS E.M.S and Wintershall.
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Underground dome for more energy security

Construction of one of the largest natural gas storage facilities in Germany is underway in Jemgum: drilling continues through wind and weather to a depth of up to 1.7 kilometers.
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Market study on heat contracting for households and small-scale consumers

The contracting of smaller items of equipment is a business segment of the future. A market analysis has been carried out with the aim of giving a practical assessment of the chances and prospects of this new business segment for energy providers.
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Successful Field Test on calorific value reconstruction

In a feasibility study on calorific value reconstruction in lattice natural gas networks, WINGAS has succeeded for the first time in monitoring gas quality in the medium- and low-pressure range. The use of this instrument, more commonly used for long-distance piped gas, was never before tested on a municipal gas distribution network.
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Use of Natural Gas Micro CHP Units for Household Energy Supply

Driven by the market requirements for cost-efficient heating systems and the legal framework put in place by the European Union aimed at increasing energy efficiency, innovative technologies have been in development for some time that convert primary energy into collectible energy (e.g. heat and/or electricity) for everyday use in households in a manner that is kinder to the bank balance of the consumer and simultaneously kinder to the environment due to increased efficiency.
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Warmth for living: 10 Heating Systems in Comparison

When choosing a heating system, the decision a homeowner makes can have far-reaching consequences. A comparison of the systems currently available on the market is difficult. For this reason the most recent “Eco-efficiency analysis 2009 – modern heating systems in comparison” is an essential source of reference when deciding which heating system is best for your individual circumstances.
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New Fuel Cell for Three-family House in Aachen

How can fuel cell technology be put to reliable and practical use in normal households? A technology that is already used for the generation of electricity in space capsules and for the propulsion of submarines could now revolutionize energy supply to normal households.
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