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Coal treatment for ash removal and agglomeration

US4331447A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 1980
Grant dateMay 25, 1982
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10L5/06
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Coal particles can be agglomerated with simultaneous ash removal therefrom by adding an oil fraction to an aqueous slurry of coal particles which contains a surfactant and optionally an inorganic electrolyte.

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