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Upgrading and storage of solid carbonaceous fuel

US4761162A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 1986
Grant dateAug 2, 1988
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2006

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

Abstract

Solid carbonaceous fuel is dried to a desired moisture content, cooled, and stored in an atmosphere having a controlled humidity and oxygen content to prevent heat generation which causes spontaneous combustion. A suitable atmosphere is produced by displacing air in a storage enclosure with dehumidified combustion gases.

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