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Method for improving the bulk density and throughput characteristics of coking coal

US4304636A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 1980
Grant dateDec 8, 1981
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10L9/10
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The bulk density and throughput characteristics of coking coal are improved by treating the coal with a surfactant and a combination of fuel oil and alcohol or of solid lubricant and water, the surfactant being soluble in, and increasing the spreading coefficient of, fuel oil or water, as the case may be.

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