US4132639A
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Method for improving the sedimentation and filterability of coal-derived liquids
Assignee: United States Department of Energy
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Filing: 1977-08-04
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Granted: 1979-01-02
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Expires: 1997-08-04
Abstract
Abstract An improvement in the separation of suspended solids from coal-derived liquids by a separations process in which solids size is a separations parameter is achieved by contacting the coal-derived liquid containing suspended solids with an effective amount of an additive selected from the group of sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, phosphoric anhydride and salts of sulfuric and phosphoric acid, and maintaining the contacted liquid at a temperature within the range of about 150 DEG -400 DEG C and for a time sufficient to achieve the desired separation rate.
Inventors
- 👤 Sidney Katz
- 👤 Billy R. Rodgers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:05
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G31/00; C10G31/09; C10G1/00; C10G1/04; C10G1/045; C10G1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
In a process for separating suspended solids from the carbonaceous liquid product resulting from the liquefaction of coals, lignites, oil shale, and tar sands in which solids size is a separation parameter, said suspended solids including ash and insoluble organic matter, the improvement comprising maintaining said carbonaceous liquid product containing solids at 150°-400° C to increase the effective particle size of said solids as a function of time while contacting said carbonaceous liquid product containing solids with an additive consisting essentially of material selected from the group of P 2 O 5 , H 2 SO 4 , H 3 PO 4 , and salts of sulfuric and phosphoric acid, for a time sufficient to enhance the rate of increase of said effective particle size said additive present in a concentration of about 0.01-3.0 wt.% with respect to said carbonaceous liquid containing solids, and separating said suspended solids from said carbonaceous liquid product at said temperature.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
In a process for separating suspended solids from the carbonaceous liquid product resulting from the liquefaction of coals, lignites, oil shale, and tar sands in which solids size is a separation parameter, said suspended solids including ash and insoluble organic matter, the improvement comprising maintaining said carbonaceous liquid product containing solids at 150°-400° C to increase the effective particle size of said solids as a function of time while contacting said carbonaceous liquid product containing solids with an additive consisting essentially of material selected from the group of P 2 O 5 , H 2 SO 4 , H 3 PO 4 , and salts of sulfuric and phosphoric acid, for a time sufficient to enhance the rate of increase of said effective particle size said additive present in a concentration of about 0.01-3.0 wt.% with respect to said carbonaceous liquid containing solids, and separating said suspended solids from said carbonaceous liquid product at said temperature.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The process of claim 1 in which said additive is selected from the group of P 2 O 5 , H 3 PO 4 and salts of sulfuric and phosphoric acid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process of claim 1 in which said additive is present in a concentration of about 0.1-1.0% with respect to carbonaceous liquid product containing solids.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
The process of claim 1 in which said additive is selected from the group of P 2 O 5 , H 2 SO 4 , H 3 PO 4 , Al 2 (SO 4 ) 3 , NH 4 HSO 4 , AlPO 4 , (NH 4 ) 2 HPO 4 , K 3 PO 4 , Na 3 PO 4 , and (NH 4 ) 3 PO 4 .
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process of claim 4 in which said additive is present in a concentration of about 0.1-1.0% with respect to carbonaceous liquid product containing solids.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The process of claim 1 in which said contacted liquid is maintained within said temperature range for sufficient time to allow suspended solids to settle to provide a clarified carbonaceous liquid product substantially free of solids.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 1 in which said temperature is within the range of 275°-375° C.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 1 in which said additive is selected from the group of salts of sulfuric and phosphoric acid.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The process of claim 1 in which said additive is selected from the group of H 3 PO 4 , P 2 O 5 and salts of phosphoric acid.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process of claim 1 in which said process for separating suspended solids is a filtration process.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-01-01 | 1982-07-03 | 1983-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-01 | 1986-07-03 | 1987-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-01 | 1990-07-03 | 1991-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |