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Energy

Conventional energy

News and Updates

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Weighing Gas with Sound and Microwaves

Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a novel method to rapidly and accurately calibrate gas flow meters, such

Projects and Programs

Fossil Fuel Standard Reference Materials

Ongoing
To support regulatory and industry requirements for reference materials and standards, NIST produces and maintains a large inventory of fossil fuel SRMs that

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