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Modified starch containing liquid fuel slurry

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6706896
A substantially water-free, high solids content, stably dispersed combustible fuel slurry is provided, with a method of preparing the slurry. The slurry contains a minor amount of a solid particulate carbonaceous material such as powdered coal, with substantially the entire balance of the slurry being comprised of a liquid hydrocarbon fuel, particularly a heavy fuel oil. In extremely minor amounts are anionic surfactants, particularly soaps, and a stabilizing amount of a starch modified with an anionic polymer.
Assignee:
Carbonoyl Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 4082516
OSTI ID:
6706896
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English