METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVED COKE QUENCHING

摘要

The present technology describes various embodiments of methods and systems for improved coke quenching. More specifically, some embodiments are directed to methods and systems for improving the coke quenching process by partially cracking coke before it is quenched. In one embodiment, coke is partially cracked when placed in horizontal communication with one or more uneven surfaces. In another embodiment, a coke loaf is partially broken when dropped a vertical distance that is less than the height of the coke loaf. In another embodiment, a mass of coke is partially broken when first placed in vertical communication with one or more uneven surfaces and then placed in horizontal communication with the same or different one or more uneven surfaces. In some embodiments, the one or more uneven surfaces may be mounted to a coke oven, train car, hot car, quench car, or combined hot car/quench car.

主权项

1. A method of producing quenched coke, comprising:
disposing an amount of coal into a coke oven located at a first location; heating the amount of coal to produce coke; cracking the coke at a second location, wherein the cracking comprises placing the coke in communication with an uneven surface having a base and one or more raised portions extending from the base; and quenching the coke to form quenched coke.