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Conversion of coal with promoted carbon monoxide pretreatment

US5151173A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 1989
Grant dateSep 29, 1992
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G1/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention is directed to a process for pretreating coal preliminary to a primary liquefaction or hydroconversion block. In the process, a coal feed, slurried in a solvent, is reacted with carbon monoxide in the presence of a chemical promoter at an elevated temperature and pressure. The promoter enhances the depolymerization and hydrogenation of the coal during pretreatment.

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