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Optimizing the Combination of a Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis with Coal Hydrogenation for the Production of Motor Fuels

Karl-Heinz Imhausen
Norbert Heger
Karl-Heinz Eisenlohr
Friedrich Schnur
Franz Stratz
Arthur Vinke

Imhausen-Chemie G.M.B.H.

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction 6
2 Definition of Objective 7
3 Delimitation of the Study 8
  3.1 Coal Qualities 8
  3.1.1 Lignite 8
3.1.2 Bituminous Coal 8
3.2 Limitation in Selection of Processes 9
3.3 Plant Boundaries 9
  3.3.1 Process and Utilities Plants 9
3.3.2 General Facilities and Ancillary Plant 9
3.4 Capacity Data, Losses and Consumption Data for Utilities, Raw Materials and Auxiliary Materials 10
3.5 Product Specifications 10
3.6 Estimate of Investment Costs 11
3.7 Simplified Cost Calculation 11