Subtask 3.3 - Feasibility of Direct Coal Liquefaction in the Modern Economic Climate | Zendy

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Subtask 3.3 - Feasibility of Direct Coal Liquefaction in the Modern Economic Climate

Author(s) -

Benjamin Oster,

Joshua R. Strege,

Marc Kurz,

Anthony Snyder,

Melanie Jensen

Publication year - 2009

Publication title -

osti oai (u.s. department of energy office of scientific and technical information)

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Reports

DOI - 10.2172/1001343

Subject(s) - liquefaction , coal liquefaction , coal , waste management , environmental science , petroleum engineering , engineering , geotechnical engineering

Coal liquefaction provides an alternative to petroleum for the production of liquid hydrocarbon-based fuels. There are two main processes to liquefy coal: direct coal liquefaction (DCL) and indirect coal liquefaction (ICL). Because ICL has been demonstrated to a greater extent than DCL, ICL may be viewed as the lower-risk option when it comes to building a coal liquefaction facility. However, a closer look, based on conversion efficiencies and economics, is necessary to determine the optimal technology. This report summarizes historical DCL efforts in the United States, describes the technical challenges facing DCL, overviews Shenhua's current DCL project in China, provides a DCL conceptual cost estimate based on a literature review, and compares the carbon dioxide emissions from a DCL facility to those from an ICL facility

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