Effect of reaction conditions on molten-caustic leaching of oil-sand coke residues

M. T. Ityokumbul, K. L. Kasperski

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Abstract

The effect of reaction conditions on the desulfurization of oil-sand coke residues was studied. The variables investigated were temperature, reaction time, heat-transfer resistance and mode of caustic soda addition. The results show that oil-sand coke desulfurization increases with temperature, reaction time and heat-transfer rate. In an oxidative environment, coke combustion during molten-caustic leaching (MCL) commences at temperatures above 500 °C. The mode of caustic addition has no effect on coke desulfurization.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)205-209
Number of pages5
JournalMinerals and Metallurgical Processing
Volume12
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1995

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • General Chemistry
  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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