US4264453A
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Reclamation of coking wastes
Assignee: Pori International Inc
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Filing: 1980-01-10
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Granted: 1981-04-28
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Expires: 2000-01-10
Abstract
Abstract Waste products derived from coking coal, such as coal tar decanter wastes and wash oil muck, are processed to recover an oil fraction and a granular coke breeze residue. The wastes are mixed with a diluent oil, preferably having a saponification number of about 100 or more, are subjected to agitation and mixing and are thereafter filtered to produce a granular, coke breeze cake and a filtrate comprising water and oil which separate easily by decantation.
Inventors
- 👤 George Mraovich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:52
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G1/00; C10G1/002; C10G31/00; C10G31/09; C10G33/00; C10G33/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A process for reclaiming waste materials selected from the group consisting of tar decanter sludge, wash oil muck and like wastes which are derived from coking coal and contain tars, water and finely divided coke particles comprising: adding a non-aromatic diluent oil to said waste in a ratio of diluent oil to waste of at least 1:3, mixing said oil and waste at a temperature above about 140° F. but below 212° F. for a time sufficient to cause homogenization of the mixture to produce a readily filterable product; filtering said mixture to recover a granular filter cake comprising coke particles and a filtrate comprising oil and water allowing said filtrate to settle to form an oil phase and a water phase; and separating said oil phase from said water phase to recover a liquid hydrocarbon fraction suitable for use as a fuel oil.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process of claim 1, wherein said diluent oil has a saponification number greater than about 100.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process of claim 2, wherein said waste material is a tar decanter sludge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process of claim 3, wherein said diluent oil is a reclaimed rolling oil.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process of claim 3, wherein said diluent oil is a mineral oil with added saponifiable material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 5, wherein said mineral oil is a fuel oil.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The process of claim 1, wherein the ratio of diluent oil to waste material is in the range of 1:2 to 2:1.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process of claim 7, wherein said mixing comprises ball mixing for a time in excess of 15 minutes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The process of claim 8, wherein said diluent oil is a reclaimed rolling oil having a saponification number greater than about 100.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process of claim 2, wherein said waste is a wash oil muck and wherein a demulsifier is added to the diluent oil waste mixture.
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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) | 1984-04-27 | 1984-10-27 | 1985-04-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-04-27 | 1988-10-27 | 1989-04-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-04-27 | 1992-10-27 | 1993-04-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |