Gasification or liquefaction of coal using a metal reactant alloy composition

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10316375
APP PUB NO 20160102374A1
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14973243

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This invention relates to a method and apparatus for gasifying or liquifying coal. In particular, the method comprises reacting a coal with a molten aluminum or aluminum alloy bath. The apparatus includes a reaction vessel for carrying out the reaction, as well as other equipment necessary for capturing and removing the reaction products. Further, the process can be used to cogenerate electricity using the excess heat generated by the process.

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ELEMENTAL RECYCLING INC11603 BRITTMOORE PARK HOUSTON TX 77041

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Bishop, Ian C Houston, US 7 19
Presswood,, Jr Ronald G Houston, US 20 46

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