Method for converting coal to biogenic methane
US7556094B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K8/582
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for converting coal to biogenic methane is provided. The method comprises providing a solid coal matrix, converting the solid coal matrix into soluble, coal-derived constituents, introducing indigenous microorganisms and nutrients into the soluble, coal-derived constituents, and biologically converting the soluble, coal-derived constituents into methane.
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