Patent · US Expired

Coal extraction

US4997548A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 8, 1988
Grant dateMar 5, 1991
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G31/06
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Recycled oil solvents for coal extraction have their content of saturated cyclic species reduced by thermal cracking at 470.degree. to 540.degree. C. for a few minutes, restoring their effectiveness as solvents for coal.

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