Process for macroscopically separating maceral concentrate from raw coal
US10906048B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB03D2203/08
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Processes for macroscopically separating a maceral concentrate from raw coal are disclosed. In some embodiments, a process includes the following steps: crushing and sieving the raw coal to obtain a first coal sample and a second coal sample; subjecting the first coal sample to a heavy medium cyclone separation process; and subjecting the second coal sample to a froth flotation process. The first coal sample has a particle size within a first particle size range, and the second coal sample has a particle size within a second particle size range. In other embodiments, the froth flotation process uses a froth flotation agent including a foaming agent and a collector. The foaming agent includes at least one item selected from the group consisting of 2-octanol, terpenic oil, and polyethylene glycol (PEG). The collector includes at least one item selected from the group consisting of kerosene, diethyl phthalate (BET), and diesel.
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