SHANGHAI, Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Praxair China has signed a joint development agreement with East China University of Science & Technology (ECUST) to carry out a joint research and development project on coal gasification technology.
The project will utilize Praxair's advanced combustion technology to optimize ECUST's coal based gasification technology. ECUST's proprietary coal gasification technology has been licensed to more than 50 installations worldwide.
"We are glad to establish the partnership with Praxair China," said Prof. Yu Guangsuo, director of the Institute of Clean Coal Technology (ICCT), a division of ECUST. "Tapping new technology potential to improve the coal gasification process is a win-win for both parties."
"Praxair is committed to delivering energy-efficient applications to customers and is pleased to support China's goal for the sustainable development of advanced coal-to-chemicals technology," said Dr. Minda Ho, president of Praxair China. "This is the latest example of Praxair's cooperation with key universities and design institutes in China to meet local market needs for advanced applications of industrial gases."
About ICCT
Institute of Clean Coal Technology (ICCT) is focused on developing high-efficiency processes and clean utilization of coal. ICCT has developed advanced level entrained-bed coal gasification technology. More information on ICCT is available on the Internet at icct.ecust.edu.cn.
About ECUST
East China University of Science and Technology, located in Shanghai, is a key research university featuring a balanced curriculum in science, engineering, materials, computer, economics, management, arts and law. More information on ECUST is available on the Internet at www.ecust.edu.cn.
About Praxair China
Praxair (China) Investment Co., Ltd is a leading industrial gas provider in China headquartered in Shanghai. It has 20 wholly owned companies, 9 joint ventures and over 1,300 employees in the country. More information on Praxair China is available on the Internet at www.praxair.cn
About Praxair
Praxair, Inc. (NYSE: PX) is the largest industrial gases company in North and South America, and one of the largest worldwide, with 2010 sales of $10 billion. The company produces, sells and distributes atmospheric, process and specialty gases, and high-performance surface coatings. Praxair products, services and technologies bring productivity and environmental benefits to a wide variety of industries, including aerospace, chemicals, food and beverage, electronics, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and others. More information on Praxair is available on the Internet at www.praxair.com.
