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Review and evaluation of residue carbonization in the Consol Synthetic Fuel process

Description: Design and operating experience of the low-temperature carbonizer in the Consol Synthetic Fuel Pilot Plant at Cresap, W. Va., have been reviewed and evaluated as the first phase of a project at ORNL for bench-scale carbonization of residue from coal liquefaction processes. Solids-laden residue from the solid-liquid separation step of a coal liquefaction process may be converted into valuable liquid and gaseous products and dry, free-flowing char by low-temperature carbonization. As a result of … more
Date: May 1, 1976
Creator: Gibson, J. B. & Endelman, F. J.
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Coal technology program. Progress report for December 1976

Description: This report, the twenty-ninth of a series, is a compendium of monthly progress reports for the ORNL research and development programs that are in support of the increased utilization of coal as a source of clean energy. The projects reported this month include those for coal conversion process development, materials engineering, alkali metal vapor topping cycles, a critical components test facility, engineering and support studies, process and program assistance, environmental assessment studie… more
Date: February 1, 1977
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Coal liquefaction process research process survey: R and D interim report No. 2. Data source book. [32 promising processes]

Description: This interim report provides a Data Source Book for the coal liquefaction processes surveyed. A subsequent report will evaluate in detail processes selected from those surveyed and judged to have high commercal potential. At the start of this survey a list of over 60 contending processes was compiled. Of these, 32 were judged worthy of detailed investigation within the limits of time and resources available. Processes were deleted for various reasons: some appeared too similar to warrant separa… more
Date: December 1, 1977
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Liquefaction technology assessment. Final report

Description: A survey of coal liquefaction technology and analysis of projected relative performance of high potential candidates has been completed and the results are reported here. The key objectives of the study included preparation of a broad survey of the status of liquefaction processes under development, selection of a limited number of high potential process candidates for further study, and an analysis of the relative commercial potential of these candidates. Procedures which contributed to the ac… more
Date: May 1, 1979
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Coal technology program. Progress report, May 1977

Description: Two successful operability tests with sustained operation of the bench-scale hydrocarbonizer were achieved with Illinois No. 6 coal diluted with char. Several activities in the area of nondestructive testing of coatings are reviewed. Failure analysis activities included examination of several components from the solvent refined coal plants at Wilsonville, Alabama, and Tacoma, Washington. In the gas-fired potassium boiler project, all of the design work were completed except for several of the i… more
Date: July 1, 1977
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Coal technology program progress report for June 1977

Description: Three operability tests for hydrocarbonization of Illinois No. 6 coal were conducted with encouraging results; remedial measures are planned for some problems encountered. Progress in support of in situ gasification continued on the matrix of planned experiments involving the pyrolysis of large blocks of bituminous coal. In the coal-solvent-hydrogen mixing project, fluid dynamics data for cocurrent upflow of air and coal slurry through the packed column were measured. Metallurgical analyses of … more
Date: August 1, 1977
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Coal Technology Program progress report, July 1977

Description: In hydrocarbonization research cold model tests are being conducted to determine conditions that will enhance mixing in the recirculating fluidized bed reactor and make it more suitable for the hydrocarbonization of caking coals. In the pressurized carbonization of Consol Synthetic Fuel residue, five runs were completed that show a desirably low rate of coking of the recycle solvent that is used to slurry the residue. Fracture toughness studies of thick steel plates are continuing. The effects … more
Date: August 1, 1977
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