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EP 0282261 A1 19880914 - Method for improving the density and crush resistance of coke.

Title (en)

Method for improving the density and crush resistance of coke.

Title (de)

Verfahren zur Verbesserung der Dichte und Druckfestigkeit von Koks.

Title (fr)

Procédé pour améliorer la densité et la résistance à la pression de coke.

Publication

EP 0282261 A1 19880914 (EN)

Application

EP 88302001 A 19880308

Priority

US 2373887 A 19870309

Abstract (en)

The density and crush resistance of calcined coke are improved by contacting green (uncalcined) coke with coker feedstock, thereafter subjecting the coke to a heat soak and then calcining the coke.

IPC 1-7

C10L 9/00

IPC 8 full level

C01B 31/02 (2006.01); C10B 57/04 (2006.01); C10L 9/00 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

C10L 9/00 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

[Y] GB 1249744 A 19711013 - MARATHON OIL CO [US]
[Y] EP 0155163 A2 19850918 - FOSTER WHEELER ENERGY CORP [US]

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE ES FR GB IT NL

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0282261 A1 19880914; JP 2562826 B2 19961211; JP S63230788 A 19880927

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 88302001 A 19880308; JP 33673087 A 19871228