The application of advanced analytical techniques to direct coal liquefaction
Consol is coordinating a program designed to bridge the gap between the advanced, modern techniques of the analytical chemist and the application of those techniques by the direct coal liquefaction process developer, and to advance our knowledge of the process chemistry of direct coal liquefaction. The program is designed to provide well-documented samples to researchers who are utilizing techniques potentially useful for the analysis of coal derived samples. The choice of samples and techniques was based on an extensive survey made by Consol of the present status of analytical methodology associated with direct coal liquefaction technology. Sources of information included process developers and analytical chemists. Identified in the survey are a number of broadly characterizable needs. These categories include a need for: A better understanding of the nature of the high molecular weight, non-distillable residual materials (both soluble and insoluble) in the process streams; improved techniques for molecular characterization, heteroatom and hydrogen speciation and a knowledge of the hydrocarbon structural changes across coal liquefaction systems; better methods for sample separation; application of advanced data analysis methods; the use of more advanced predictive models; on-line analytical techniques; and better methods for catalyst monitoring.
- Research Organization:
- Consolidation Coal Co., Library, PA (United States). Research and Development Dept.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC22-89PC89883
- OSTI ID:
- 10125213
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9109211-6; ON: DE92008531
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Indirect liquefaction contractors` review meeting,Pittsburgh, PA (United States),3-5 Sep 1991; Other Information: PBD: [1991]
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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