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Methods and systems for processing solid fuel

US8585788B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 2009
Grant dateNov 19, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E50/30
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In embodiments of the present invention, a method of heat treating a solid fuel briquette may include heating the solid fuel briquette using energy from at least one of a heat furnace or an electromagnetic energy system of a solid fuel treatment facility as the solid fuel briquette is moved through the treatment facility to a specified internal temperature, and sealing the heat-treated solid fuel briquette in a vessel for a duration of time.

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