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Method for producing a dried coal fuel having a reduced tendency to spontaneously ignite from a low rank coal

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OSTI ID:5676253
A method is disclosed for producing a dried coal fuel having a reduced tendency to spontaneously ignite from a low rank coal by drying the low rank coal and thereafter cooling the dried coal to a temperature below about 100/sup 0/F. Optionally the dried coal is partially oxidized prior to cooling and optionally the dried coal is mixed with a deactivating fluid.
Assignee:
Atlantic Richfield Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 4396394
OSTI ID:
5676253
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English