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Method for producing agglomerate particles from an aqueous feed slurry comprising finely divided coal and finely divided inorganic solids

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OSTI ID:5367196

An improved method is disclosed for producing coal agglomerates from an aqueous feed slurry containing finely divided coal and finely divided inorganic solids, the method consisting essentially of mixing a quantity of oil equal to from about 25 to about 75 percent of the oil required to produce the coal agglomerates with the aqueous slurry; thereafter mixing a quantity of an aqueous solution of a suitable polymeric material in an amount sufficient to agglomerate the finely divided coal with the aqueous slurry; and recovering the coal agglomerates.

Assignee:
Atlantic Richfield Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 4415337
OSTI ID:
5367196
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English