TITLE: H-COAL PDU Tests on Wyodak Coal. Final Report.

AUTHOR: M. Merdenger.

INST.  AUTHOR: Hydrocarbon Research, Inc., Lawrenceville, NJ.

SPONSOR: Department of Energy, Washington, DC.

LANGUAGE: English

PUB.  TYPE: Technical Report

PUB.  COUNTRY: United States

SOURCE: Department of Energy [DE],  Oct 82,  299p.

ABSTRACT:

PDU Run 10, a 46-day H-COAL syncrude mode operation using Wyodak coal, successfully met all targeted objectives, and was the longest PDU operation to date in this program. Targeted coal conversion of 90 W % was exceeded with a C sub 4 -975 exp 0 F distillate yield of 43 to 48 W%.  Amocat 1A catalyst was qualified for Pilot Plant operation based on improved operation and superior performance. PDU 10 achieved improved yields and lower hydrogen consumption compared to PDU 6, a similar operation. High hydroclone efficiency and high solids content in the vacuum still were maintained throughout the run. Steady operations at lower oil/solids ratios were demonstrated. Microautoclave testing was introduced as an operational aid. Four additional studies were successfully completed during PDU 10. These included a catalyst tracer study in conjunction with Sandia Laboratories; tests on letdown valve trims for Battelle; a fluid dynamics study with Amoco; and special high-pressure liquid sampling for the Oak Ridge Laboratory. (ERA citation 08:003964)

REPORT  NUMBER: EPRI-AP-2623

CONTRACT  NUMBER: AC05-77ET10152