Assessing the economics of advanced indirect liquefaction process concepts

Conference · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1990

OSTI ID:5003104

Gray, D; Tomlinson, G ^[1]

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1. Mitre Corp., McLean, VA (USA)

The objectives of this study are to estimate the cost of production of high quality transportation fuels from advanced coal-based indirect liquefaction processes and to determine the economic impact on the cost of these fuels that results from coproducing electric power using the once-through Fischer-Tropsch (OTFT) concept. Integrated computerized simulation models of commercial-scale indirect liquefaction facilities have been developed to accomplish these objectives. The baseline plant consists of Shell entrained coal gasification, slurry phase Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis, and product upgrading, including wax hydrocracking, to produce gasoline, diesel and LPG. In addition the OTFT plant model includes gas turbines, heat recovery steam generators, and steam turbines that make up the combined-cycle section of the plant. 12 refs., 11 figs., 5 tabs.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/FE
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 5003104
• Report Number(s): SAND-90-7028C; CONF-900391--3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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