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Coal liquefaction with preasphaltene recycle

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OSTI ID:865971

A coal liquefaction system is disclosed with a novel preasphaltene recycle from a supercritical extraction unit to the slurry mix tank wherein the recycle stream contains at least 90% preasphaltenes (benzene insoluble, pyridine soluble organics) with other residual materials such as unconverted coal and ash. This subject process results in the production of asphaltene materials which can be subjected to hydrotreating to acquire a substitute for No. 6 fuel oil. The preasphaltene-predominant recycle reduces the hydrogen consumption for a process where asphaltene material is being sought.

Research Organization:
INTERNATIONAL COAL REFINING CO
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-78OR03054
Assignee:
International Coal Refining Company (Allentown, PA)
Patent Number(s):
US 4609455
OSTI ID:
865971
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English