Petrochemical feedstock from basic oxygen steel furnace

Journal Article · Fri Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6945469

Greenwood, C W; Hardwick, W E

This paper addresses the development of alternate feedstock sources, and the recognition of coal as such an alternate energy and feedstock source. The process routes for converting coal to methanol, SNG, and oil are outlined. Such processes are energy inefficient and expensive, with less than half the energy being recovered as product. Coal-based petrochemical plants are shown to be more expensive, more complex and less efficient than the equivalent oil or gas-based plants, requiring coal to be significantly cheaper than oil for the economics to favor coal. Coal compares favorably with oil and gas when it is used for direct combustion or steam raising even though the equipment is more costly. A method of converting coal to a cheap, relatively easily transportable fuel which can be used in existing equipment with the minimum of modification and capital outlay is necessary. It is suggested that medium Btu gas produced by iron bath gasification could be the solution.

• Research Organization: Davy McKee Ltd., Stockton-on-Tees
• OSTI ID: 6945469
• Journal Information: Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States), Journal Name: Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States) Vol. 62:10; ISSN HYPRA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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