– development of technology of drying and use of carboniferous slimes in metallurgical processes;

– processing and utilization of flotation wastes of coal preparation factories;

– research of methods of application of alternative energy sources and gasification of steam coals of the Republic of Kazakhstan;

– energy saving in processes of transportation, production, storage and use of thermal energy;

– theoretical and settlement justification of energy saving technologies on the basis of thermal pumps when using waste heat of technological streams (water and gas);