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Method and apparatus for testing coal coking properties

US9169439B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 2012
Grant dateOct 27, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2030/125
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of testing the coking qualities of sample quantities of coal in a test container and the structure of the test container are disclosed. A test container which is ideally reusable is adapted to receive one or more samples of coal to be tested and then the test container is inserted into a coking oven along with additional, conventional coal during a conventional coking operation. Following the completion or substantial completion of the coking operation, the test container is recovered and from the conventional converted coke and the sample(s) of coke are removed from the container for testing and evaluation. The container is recharged with one or more additional samples of coke and reused in another conventional coking operation.

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