US4198291A
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Float-sink separation of coal with liquid SO2
Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Co
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Filing: 1978-12-26
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Granted: 1980-04-15
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Expires: 1998-12-26
Abstract
Abstract The float-sink separation of coal from pyrite and ash in a bath of liquid SO2 is disclosed. The specific gravity of the bath may adjusted by the addition of inert materials such as miscible materials or finely divided solids. Additional separation in another dense medium may be employed. The communition, conveying and mining of coal with liquid SO2 is also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Jin S. Yoo
- 👤 Emmett H. Burk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 04:14
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B43/00; E21B43/28; B; B03; B03B; B03B5/00; B03B5/28; B03B5/30; B03B5/44; B03B9/00; B03B9/005; C; C10; C10L; C10L9/00; E21C; E21C41/00; E21C41/26; E21C41/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
42 words
A method for cleaning coal comprising (a) submerging coal containing ash and pyrite in liquid sulfur dioxide for a time sufficient for a discrete float-sink separation to occur, and (b) recovering the float portion, a coal product reduced in ash and pyrite.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
42 words
A method for cleaning coal comprising (a) submerging coal containing ash and pyrite in liquid sulfur dioxide for a time sufficient for a discrete float-sink separation to occur, and (b) recovering the float portion, a coal product reduced in ash and pyrite.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the specific gravity of the liquid sulfur dioxide is adjusted by the addition of a quantity of an inert material to effect an improved float-sink separation of coal from ash and pyrite.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 wherein coal is submerged for a period of from ten minutes to ten hours.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-04-15 | 1983-10-15 | 1984-04-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-04-15 | 1987-10-15 | 1988-04-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-04-15 | 1991-10-15 | 1992-04-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |