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Liquefaction and desulfurization of coal using synthesis gas

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OSTI ID:7318629
A process is described for desulfurizing and liquefying coal by heating said coal at a temperature of 375/sup 0/ to 475/sup 0/C in the presence of a slurry liquid, hydrogen, carbon monoxide, steam, and a catalyst comprising a desulfurization catalyst and an alkali metal salt.
Assignee:
Energy Research and Development Administration
Patent Number(s):
US 4011153
OSTI ID:
7318629
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English