Abstract

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Introduction

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Classical Coal-Conversion Processes

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Status of Further and New Developments

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Fischer-Tropsch process

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Methanol Synthesis

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High-Pressure Coal Hydrogenation

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Methane Synthesis

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Economy of Coal Conversion

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a)

Cost and Quality of the Coal

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b)

Thermal Efficiency (relative to lower calorific value)

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c)

Capita Investments

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Production Costs

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Conclusions

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References

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