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Comparison of Coal Liquefaction Processes. Final Report on Task 006 - 1978

Rogers, K. A.
Wilk, A. S.
McBeath, B. C.
Hill, R. F.

Engineering Societies Commission on Energy, Inc.

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Table of Contents

1.0

Introduction

1

2.0

Technical Comparison 3

2.1

Process Descriptions 4

2.2

Feed Requirements 5

2.3

Reactor Systems 5

2.4

Products 6

2.5

Probability of Commercial Success 6

3.0

Economic Comparison 10

3.1

Product Value
Table I - Product Value Factors 11

3.2

Capital Cost  
Table II - Plant Capital 13
Table IV - Process Comparison 16

4.0

Conclusions 17
Appendix

A

Cost Index Definition - Sample Calculation 18

B

Capital Recovery Factor 19

C

Data and Calculated Values 20
Bibliography 21