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Method for producing a dried coal fuel having a reduced tendency to spontaneously ignite from a low rank coal

US4396394A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 1981
Grant dateAug 2, 1983
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10L9/06
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for producing a dried coal fuel having a reduced tendency to spontaneously ignite from a low rank coal by drying the low rank coal and thereafter cooling the dried coal to a temperature below about 100.degree. F. Optionally the dried coal is partially oxidized prior to cooling, and optionally the dried coal is mixed with a deactivating fluid.

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