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Reduction of the fouling potential of high sodium coal

US4268271A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 26, 1979
Grant dateMay 19, 1981
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Expiry dateNov 26, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB07B9/00
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method whereby the potential of coal having a sodium content high enough to foul coal burning equipment is significantly reduced. The method comprises selectively crushing the coal and separating it according to particle size into low and high potential fouling fractions and recovering a sodium containing coal having a low potential for fouling coal-burning equipment.

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