Main Title |
Coal desulfurization using microwave energy / |
Author |
Zavitsanos, P. D. ;
Bleiler, K. W. ;
Golden, J. A. ;
Kinkead., W. K. ;
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Other Authors |
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CORP Author |
Industrial Environmental Research Laboratory (Research Triangle Park, N.C.) |
Publisher |
Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development [Office of Energy, Minerals, and Industry], Industrial Environmental Research ; For sale by the National Technical Information Service, |
Year Published |
1978 |
Report Number |
EPA-600/7-78-089; EPA-68-02-2172 |
Stock Number |
PB-285 880 |
OCLC Number |
04995110 |
ISBN |
pbk. |
Subjects |
Coal--Desulfurization ;
Microwaves ;
Sodium hydroxide ;
Coal--Desulfurization ;
Microwaves ;
Sodium hydroxide ;
Coal--Desulphurization
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Additional Subjects |
Coal preparation ;
Desulfurization ;
Microwaves ;
Air pollution ;
Sodium hydroxide ;
Sulfur ;
Reaction kinetics ;
Design criteria ;
Chemical analysis ;
Thermochemistry ;
Economics ;
Air pollution abatement
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EKBD |
EPA-600/7-78-089 |
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Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC |
12/05/2003 |
ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 600-7-78-089 |
Received from HQ |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/04/2023 |
ESAD |
EPA 600-7-78-089 |
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Region 10 Library/Seattle,WA |
03/23/2010 |
NTIS |
PB-285 880 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
viii, 70 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. |
Abstract |
The report describes the use of microwave energy and NaOH to remove pyritic and organic sulfur from several U.S. coals. Exposure times on the order of 1 minute at 1 atmosphere of inert gas can remove up to 85% of the sulfur with little or no loss in heating value of the coal. Data analysis suggests that sulfur is converted to water soluble sulfides (Na2S, Na2Sx) in the process and that sulfur conversion follows first-order reaction kinetics. The mechanism by which fast rates of desulfurization are accomplished is most probably related to the fast (and to some degree selective) in-depth heating of the bed. The activation of water, FeS2, and NaOH creates local volatilization, high temperature and pressure conditions which accelerate sulfur reactions before the coal has a chance to decompose. It is also quite possible that local non-equilibrium chemistry (as a result of localized discharge sites) plays a beneficial role. |
Notes |
Prepared for Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research ad Development. Contract no. 68-02-2172, program element no. EHE623A. June 1978. Includes bibliographical references. |
Place Published |
Research Triangle Park, N.C. Springfield, Va. |
Access Notes |
Also available via the World Wide Web |
Corporate Au Added Ent |
United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Research and Development.; General Electric Company. Re-entry and Environmental Systems Division. |
Corp Au Ser Add Ent |
United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Interagency energy-environment research and development program report ; EPA-600.7-78-089. |
NTIS Title Notes |
Final rept. Aug 76-Oct 77. |
PUB Date Free Form |
1978 |
Series Title Untraced |
Interagency energy-environment research and development program report ; EPA-600/7-78-089 |
Category Codes |
8I; 68A; 48A |
NTIS Prices |
PC A05/MF A01 |
Primary Description |
600/13 |
BIB Level |
m |
Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
Control Number |
323747932 |
OCLC Time Stamp |
20140108093548 |
Language |
eng |
SUDOCS Number |
EP 1.23/8:600/7-78-089 |
Origin |
OCLC |
Type |
MERGE |
OCLC Rec Leader |
02199cam 2200433Ii 45020 |