Photo of the Week: LECO Thermogravimetric Analyzer
July 14, 2026
National Energy Technology Laboratory researcher Phil Tinker loads samples into the LECO Thermogravimetric Analyzer in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Analytical Laboratory to determine the moisture and ash content of carbon-rich samples. The instrument plays a crucial role in helping researchers improve the efficiency of energy systems by better understanding how fossil fuels burn. Improved knowledge regarding these fuels could lower the cost of energy and increase supplies of electricity for the nation.
Photo Credit: Matthew Gaydos