Bench-scale testing of the multi-gravity separator in combination with microcel. Fourth quarterly report, July 1, 1993--September 30, 1993
Work this quarter included equipment installation, shakedown testing, and the beginning of the detailed testing program. With the exception of ongoing Task 4: Sample Characterization, Tasks 1 through 8 are now complete. Task 10: Detailed Testing and Task 12: Sample Analysis began this quarter and will consume all available time during the 5th quarter. Installation and testing of the process equipment, mechanical systems, as well as the electrical systems were completed. The shakedown process uncovered several necessary modifications to the circuit which were subsequently completed. Most of the changes concerned piping and valving modifications which allowed for better material flow and sampling. The circuit was operated with coal to determine the time for each unit to reach steady state. The primary objective of the proposed work is to design, install, and operate an advanced fine coal processing circuit combining the Microcel{trademark} and Multi-Gravity-Separator (MGS) technologies. Both of these processes have specific advantages as stand-alone units. For example, the Microcel column effectively removes ash-bearing mineral matter, while the MGS efficiently removes coal-pyrite composites.
- Research Organization:
- Carpco, Inc. (United States); Virginia Polytechnic Inst. and State Univ., Blacksburg, VA (United States); Roberts and Schaefer Co., Salt Lake City, UT (United States); Consolidation Coal Co., Library, PA (United States); Kerr-McGee Coal Corp., Oklahoma City, OK (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC22-92PC92205
- OSTI ID:
- 10141101
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/PC/92205-T4; ON: DE94009699; BR: AA0520000
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 6 Dec 1993
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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