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Flash hydrogenation of coal. [3 claims; 2 drawings; fluidized bed]

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7335069
A process is described for the hydrogenation of coal comprising the contacting of powdered coal with hydrogen in a rotating fluidized bed reactor. A rotating fluidized bed reactor suitable for use in this process is also disclosed. The coal residence time in the reactor is limited to less than 5 seconds while the hydrogen contact time is not in excess of 0.2 seconds. 3 claims, 2 drawing figures.
Assignee:
Energy Research and Development Administration
Patent Number(s):
US 3963598
OSTI ID:
7335069
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English