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Process for low mercury coal

Patent ·
OSTI ID:35054

A process is described for producing low mercury coal during precombustion procedures by releasing mercury through discriminating mild heating that minimizes other burdensome constituents. Said mercury is recovered from the overhead gases by selective removal. 4 figures.

Research Organization:
Western Research Institute
DOE Contract Number:
FC21-93MC30126
Assignee:
Western Research Inst., Laramie, WY (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,403,365/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-054,922
OSTI ID:
35054
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English