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Methyl fuel, rather than water, might someday slurry coal in a pipeline

Journal Article · · Environ. Sci. Technol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6703167
The slurry process, known as ''methacoal'', was patented by L. Keller of the Methacoal Corp., Dallas, Tex. Finely pulverized coal is suspended in methyl fuel (predominantly methanol) instead of water. One advantage is the very minimal need for water. Another is that methacoal is ''thixotropic'' and forms a black, paste-like substance upon settling, rather than settling outright. This thixotropy allows for easy slurry reconstitution with very minimal chances for plugging. The University of Texas at Austin, Center for Energy Studies, is doing a complete methacoal study.
Research Organization:
Methacoal Corp.
OSTI ID:
6703167
Journal Information:
Environ. Sci. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Sci. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 12:3; ISSN ESTHA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English