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Coal Research
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
Coal slurries are clean" pulverized coal mixed with oil or water. Significant fuel savings can be realized when using coal slurries. Advanced Fuels Technology (AFT) utilized a COSMIC program (Calculation of Complex Chemical Equilibrium Compositions) which provides specific capabilities for determining combustion products. The company has developed a cleaning process that removes much of the mineral sulphur and ash from the coals."