Molasses/oil coal treatment fluid and method
US6086647A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10L9/10
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A composition and method for applying to a coal product for dust suppression, water repellency, and spontaneous combustion potential reduction. The composition includes molasses and a hydrocarbon-based solution, such as an oil-containing solution. The oil-containing solution is substantially free of water and may comprise about 20% asphalt. Both the molasses and the oil-containing solution may comprise at least about 40% of the total composition by weight. The method of applying the composition includes reducing a moisture content of a plurality of pieces of coal, cooling the plurality of pieces of coal after said reducing step and treating the plurality of pieces of coal after the reducing step, with a composition comprising an oil and molasses.
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