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Process for dissolving sub-bituminous coal

US4021329A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 1976
Grant dateMay 3, 1977
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Expiry dateJan 15, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S208/951
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for dissolving sub-bituminous coal by heating said coal in the presence of a hydrogen donor oil, gaseous carbon monoxide, water, hydrogen, and an iron compound promoted with an alkali or alkali precursor at a temperature of from about 400.degree. to about 425.degree. C. and at a total pressure of from about 2000 to about 5000 psig.

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