Direct liquefaction proof-of-concept unit dedicated

Journal Article · · PETC Review (Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center); (United States)

OSTI ID:5369810

The Coal Liquefaction Proof-of-Concept Facility is nearing start-up. The $18.6 million, 3-year, cost-shared contract was awarded on September 30, 1992, and work began immediately to modify the existing 3-tons-per-day process development unit. In 1992, DOE decided to close a large test facility in Wilsonville, Alabama, and chose a smaller, less costly, and more flexible unit for future tests - the HRI facility. The modifications are intended to improve the reliability of the unit and enable it to function in several additional process configurations. Specifically, changes have been made in automation, computer controls, and the electric power supply to allow for improved reliability. The Kerr-McGee-Rose-SR unit from Wilsonville has been resized and installed to allow a direct comparison between the US Filter Fluid Systems Corp. system for solids separation and the Ross-SR critical solvent de-ashing process. Reactors and ebullating pumps from Wilsonville were also installed HRI, Inc., which will allow additional flexibility for multi-state systems in future testing. An in-line hydrotreater will allow higher-quality, environmentally acceptable, liquid fuels to be produced. Research at the facility will focus on advancing liquefaction technology development through the two-stage liquefaction, co-processing, and advanced concept processes. Efforts are underway to improve the economics of the process by using strategic feedstocks, commercially feasible catalysts, prototype equipment, and improved construction materials.

• OSTI ID: 5369810
• Journal Information: PETC Review (Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center); (United States), Journal Name: PETC Review (Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center); (United States) Vol. 9; ISSN PERVE7
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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010400 -- Coal
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& Peat-- Processing
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290500* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Research
Development
Demonstration
& Commercialization
COAL LIQUEFACTION
DEMONSTRATION PLANTS
DESIGN
LIQUEFACTION
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES
US DOE
US ORGANIZATIONS