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Coal filtration process and dewatering aids therefor

US4892663A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 1988
Grant dateJan 9, 1990
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D37/03
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is a method for dewatering an aqueous slurry of solid coal particulates wherein a dewatering aid is added to the slurry followed by filtration thereof, preferably with vacuum augmentation. Selected quaternary ammonium dewatering aids of specific structure are disclosed.

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