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Coal liquefaction with preasphaltene recycle

US4609455A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 1985
Grant dateSep 2, 1986
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S208/952
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A coal liquefaction system is disclosed with a novel preasphaltene recycle from a supercritical extraction unit to the slurry mix tank wherein the recycle stream contains at least 90% preasphaltenes (benzene insoluble, pyridine soluble organics) with other residual materials such as unconverted coal and ash. This subject process results in the production of asphaltene materials which can be subjected to hydrotreating to acquire a substitute for No. 6 fuel oil. The preasphaltene-predominant recycle reduces the hydrogen consumption for a process where asphaltene material is being sought.

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