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Method of recovering coal values by combining underground coal gasification with surface coal liquefaction

US4614234A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 1985
Grant dateSep 30, 1986
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S585/943
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Hot gases from an underground coal gasification operation are used to pyrolyze mined coal, which is subsequently used for surface steam generation, the steam being utilized in the underground coal gasification operation. Valuable gases and hydrocarbon liquids are obtained from the process.

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