Concurrent gasification and retorting of oil shale: a dual energy source

The effects of pressure, oil shale grade, oxygen enrichment, and steam injection on the quantity and heating value of offgas from oil shale retorting was studied in the laboratory. Equations were developed which show that large quantities of medium Btu gas can be produced in conjunction with shale oil production. Results also indicate that up to 84% of the original organic content can be produced as combustible gases and crude shale oil. Btu distribution in the gas-liquid product mixture is up to 1 to 1.

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Citation "\"Burwell, E.L. Jacobson, I.A. Jr.\""
Is NETL associated "\"Yes\""
NETL Point of Contact "\"Roy Long\""
NETL Point of Contact's Email "\"Roy.long@netl.doe.gov\""
NETL program or project "\"KMD\""
Publication Date "\"1/1/1975\""
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notes The effects of pressure, oil shale grade, oxygen enrichment, and steam injection on the quantity and heating value of offgas from oil shale retorting was studied in the laboratory. Equations were developed which show that large quantities of medium Btu gas can be produced in conjunction with shale oil production. Results also indicate that up to 84% of the original organic content can be produced as combustible gases and crude shale oil. Btu distribution in the gas-liquid product mixture is up to 1 to 1.
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title Concurrent gasification and retorting of oil shale: a dual energy source