Patent · US Expired

Process for improving low quality coal

US4508539A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 16, 1983
Grant dateApr 2, 1985
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10L9/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for improving low quality coal is disclosed, comprising subjecting a crushed low quality coal to a press treatment and a heat treatment. The process of the invention permits the production of improved coal from low quality coal, said improved coal having a high mechanical strength and a high density, and so forth, which realize the ease of handling in storage and transportation without a danger of spontaneous combustion.

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