Patents Assigned to Saudi Americal Minerals Inc.
  • Treatment of coal
    Publication number: 20030009931
    Abstract: Process for treating coal to enhance its rank, wherein the temperature of the material is gradually increased in a controlled set of atmospheres, to allow for the reduction of surface and inherent moisture and the controlled reduction of volatile matter while maintaining the coal's natural structural integrity. The process reduces the time, capitalization, and production costs required to produce coal of enhanced rank, thus substantially increasing the cost effectiveness and production rate over prior processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Applicant: Saudi Americal Minerals Inc.
    Inventor: Larry Hunt