Mathematical model of forward combustion retorting of oil shale
The first version or ''base model'' is described of a mathematical model of vertical, forward combustion retorting of oil shale that was developed through 1974 at the Laramie Energy Technology Center in Laramie, Wyoming. The model was written to simulate conditions and processes occurring in LETC's experimental batch-type 150-ton retort. Information presented deals with the reasoning and justification for developing the model, a description of the modeling effort, and a comparison of the yields, retorting rates, and other information obtained from the model as compared with actual results from the 150-ton retort. Good qualitative agreement between the ''base model'' and actual experimental results is found. However, quantitative agreement is not realized in this version of the model; some reasons for this are discussed. Current and future work on the model is also discussed.
- Research Organization:
- Department of Energy, Laramie, WY (USA). Laramie Energy Technology Center
- OSTI ID:
- 6605926
- Report Number(s):
- LETC/TPR-78/1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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04 OIL SHALES AND TAR SANDS
040401* -- Oil Shales & Tar Sands-- In Situ Methods
True & Modified
BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
COMBUSTION
DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS
DIAGRAMS
ENERGY SOURCES
FLOWSHEETS
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
IN-SITU COMBUSTION
IN-SITU PROCESSING
IN-SITU RETORTING
KEROGEN
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
OIL SHALES
OXIDATION
PROCESSING
RETORTING
THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES
040401* -- Oil Shales & Tar Sands-- In Situ Methods
True & Modified
BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
COMBUSTION
DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS
DIAGRAMS
ENERGY SOURCES
FLOWSHEETS
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
IN-SITU COMBUSTION
IN-SITU PROCESSING
IN-SITU RETORTING
KEROGEN
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
OIL SHALES
OXIDATION
PROCESSING
RETORTING
THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES