Method for providing improved solid fuels from agglomerated subbituminous coal.

摘要

Separation of subbituminous coal agglomerates from the heavy bridging liquid used to form the agglomerates is performed by contacting the agglomerates with inert gas or steam at a temperature in the range of 250 to 350 DEG C at substantially atmospheric pressure. The heating can be carried out by infrared irradiation of the agglomerates in a rotating reactor.