Bench scale development of the TRW process for cleaning coal (Gravimelt process). Quarterly technical progress report, May 1985-July 1985

Technical Report · Thu Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1985

OSTI ID:6231639

The major sections of the 20 lb/h modular test plant were designed and the necessary equipment specifications were prepared. A competitive procurement was initiated for the reaction section, a rotary kiln with coal and caustic feed capability. Two kiln tests were performed at a vendor test facility to provide design data, demonstrate continuous around the clock operation and to provide coal and spent caustic feed for regeneration and filtration equipment tests. The first two objectives were successful and accomplishment of the second objective will be assessed next month. Experimentation for scale-up and verification testing of the regeneration section was performed. A description of the modular test plant and the detailed engineering and test results are presented in five sections entitled: Modular Test Plant; Rotary Kiln Tests; Rotary Kiln Specifications; Regeneration Verification Tests and Regeneration Section Design. 1 fig., 3 tabs.

• Research Organization: TRW Space and Technology Group, Redondo Beach, CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC22-83PC63032
• OSTI ID: 6231639
• Report Number(s): DOE/PC/63032-T6; ON: DE85018277
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

01 COAL, LIGNITE, AND PEAT
010402* -- Coal
Lignite
& Peat-- Purification & Upgrading
013000 -- Coal
Lignite
& Peat-- Transport
Handling
& Storage
CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
CLEANING
COAL
COAL PREPARATION
DESIGN
DESULFURIZATION
ENERGY SOURCES
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
KILNS
MATERIALS
TESTING
TRW PROCESS