The Chevron Coal Liquefaction Process
For several years, work has been proceeding at Chevron Research Company directed at development of a new approach to coal liquefaction. The processing sequence employs two separate but closely coupled reaction zones. The first is used to contain and control dissolution reactions. The second contains and controls hydrofining reactions. Each is designed to maximize efficiency for achieving its particular function, as well as to allow control of product distribution and quality. The basic process, which can be considered second generation relative to other coal liquefaction processes under development today, is called the Chevron Coal Liquefaction Process (CCLP). This process and its variants have been studied in the laboratory. A 6-ton-per-day pilot plant is now under construction in Chevron U.S.A.'s Richmond, California, refinery to demonstrate largerscale process and mechanical performances.
- Research Organization:
- Chevron Research Company, Richmond, California
- OSTI ID:
- 5369547
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-8205233-
- Journal Information:
- Proc., Am. Pet. Inst., Refin. Dep.; (United States), Journal Name: Proc., Am. Pet. Inst., Refin. Dep.; (United States) Vol. 61; ISSN PAPDD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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CALIFORNIA
CHEVRON COAL LIQUEFACTION PROCESS
COAL LIQUEFACTION
COAL LIQUEFACTION PLANTS
CONSTRUCTION
CONTROL
DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS
DISSOLUTION
EFFICIENCY
FEDERAL REGION IX
FUNCTIONAL MODELS
INDUSTRIAL PLANTS
LIQUEFACTION
NORTH AMERICA
PERFORMANCE TESTING
PILOT PLANTS
QUALITY CONTROL
TESTING
THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES
USA