Stable carbon isotope analysis of coprocessing materials

Technical Report · Sun Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1990

OSTI ID:6898696

Winschel, R A; Lancet, M S; Burke, F P

Consol R D is developing and demonstrating stable carbon isotope analysis as a method to quantitatively distinguish coal-derived and petroleum-derived carbon in products from coal/petroleum coprocessing. The approach taken is to develop the method, then demonstrate its application on authentic continuous-unit products. The significance of selective isotopic fractionation is being determined and, if necessary, corrections will be applied to account for it. Precision, accuracy and range of applicability are being defined. The value of accessory analytical techniques also is being assessed. The program is designed to address a substantial, demonstrated need of coprocessing research (both exploratory and development) for a technique to quantitatively distinguish the contributions of the individual coprocessing feedstocks to the various products. The carbon isotope technique currently is in routine use for other applications. Progress is discussed. 7 refs., 7 figs., 12 tabs.

• Research Organization: Consolidation Coal Co., Library, PA (USA). Research and Development Dept.
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/FE
• DOE Contract Number: AC22-88PC88800
• OSTI ID: 6898696
• Report Number(s): DOE/PC/88800-26; ON: DE90016792
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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