Design of rheological modifiers for dispersion and stability of petroleum coke slurries

David J. Marchand, Youngkwang Kim, Nanhee Ko, Juhoe Kim, Yong L. Joo, Seong H. Kim

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Abstract

Slurries made from petroleum coke (petcoke) particles in water have the potential be a useful energy source. We studied the interactions between various additives and the petcoke and the effects on the slurry rheology. Adsorption and rheology studies with polyvinylalcohol, a partially hydrophilic polymer, showed that the polymer reduced viscosity only when adsorbed to the petcoke surface. Adding xanthan gum causes shear-thinning behavior, which increases storage stability, so the combination of these two additives may yield optimal slurry characteristics.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 24th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE Busan
PublisherInternational Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers
Pages86-88
Number of pages3
ISBN (Print)9781880653913
StatePublished - 2014
Event24th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE 2014 Busan - Busan, Korea, Republic of
Duration: Jun 15 2014Jun 20 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference
ISSN (Print)1098-6189
ISSN (Electronic)1555-1792

Other

Other24th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE 2014 Busan
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityBusan
Period6/15/146/20/14

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Ocean Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

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