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Coal depolymerization and hydroprocessing

US5294349A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 4, 1992
Grant dateMar 15, 1994
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2531/80
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for hydroprocessing coal to hydrocarbon oils wherein coal is depolymerized at low temperatures by contacting finely divided coal with a hard acid and soft base. The depolymerized coal is then hydroprocessed to hydrocarbon oils by forming a mixture with a coal conversion catalyst or precursor thereof, and hydroprocessing the mixture at temperatures of from 250.degree. to 550.degree. C. and hydrogen partial pressures of from 2100 to 35000 kPa.

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