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Process for drying and stabilizing coal

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5632010
A process is described for stabilizing lignitic and subbituminous coal containing from about 25 to about 40% by weight water which comprises treating said dried coal with steam at a temperature of from about 100/sup 0/ C to about 115/sup 0/ C so as to enable said coal to be rehydrated to a moisture level of from about 2% to about 10% by weight whereby said coal is stabilized against spontaneous combustion.
Assignee:
Sunoco Energy Development Co
Patent Number(s):
US 4192650
OSTI ID:
5632010
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English