Thermal dissolution

Thermal dissolution is a method of liquefaction of solid fossil fuels. It is a hydrogen-donor solvent refining process. It may be used for the shale oil extraction and coal liquefaction.[1] Other liquids extraction processes from solid fuels are pyrolysis and hydrogenation.[2] Compared to hydrogenation, the process of thermal dissolution has milder conditions, simpler process, and no consumption of catalyst.[3]

  1. ^ Gorlov, E.G. (October 2007). "Thermal Dissolution Of Solid Fossil Fuels". Solid Fuel Chemistry. 41 (5). Allerton Press, Inc.: 290. doi:10.3103/S0361521907050047. ISSN 1934-8029. S2CID 73546863.
  2. ^ Luik, Hans (2009-06-08). Alternative technologies for oil shale liquefaction and upgrading (PDF). International Oil Shale Symposium. Tallinn, Estonia: Tallinn University of Technology. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-02-24. Retrieved 2009-06-09.
  3. ^ Lu, Hai-Yun; Wei, Xian-Yong; Yu, Rui; Peng, Yao-Li; Qi, Xing-Zhen; Qie, Li-Man; Wei, Qing; Lv, Jie; Zong, Zhi-Min; Zhao, Wei; Zhao, Yun-Peng; Ni, Zhong-Hai; Wu, Lin (2011-05-20). "Sequential Thermal Dissolution of Huolinguole Lignite in Methanol and Ethanol". Energy & Fuels. 25 (6). American Chemical Society: 2741. doi:10.1021/ef101734f.