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Solvent extraction of coal by a heavy oil

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5858195
Carbonaceous material, such as coal, is converted to liquid products by solvent extraction with a heavy carbonaceous liquid containing C/sub 7/H/sub 14/ insoluble material, such as a heavy asphaltene containing crude oil. The admixed solvent and solid are heated to 55 to 935/sup 0/F 500 to 1000 psig in the presence of H to liquefy the desired fraction of solid. The mixture of solvent and liquefied coal recovered as the product boils at > 650/sup 0/F, and has a reduced asphaltene content.
Assignee:
Universal Oil Products Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 3705092
OSTI ID:
5858195
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English