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Process for conveying raw coal

US4702421A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 1986
Grant dateOct 27, 1987
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10L1/326
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for conveying a raw coal as a slurry via a pipeline. High ash content material is dissociated from the raw coal during preparation and pipelining of the coal which enhances the rheology of the slurry. As a result, coarse run-of-mine coal can be transported as a slurry directly to a remote location with little or no pretreatment.

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