Modeling of an Oil Shale Low Temperature Retorting Process by Using Aspen Plus

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In this paper, the feasibility of employing Aspen Plus in the simulation of oil shale retorting would be discussed by modeling of a low temperature retorting process with fischer assay experimental condition. The samples of 4th layer of No.1 deposit and 11th layer of No.2 deposit of Huadian oil shale have been simulated, and draw a comparison between the simulation and determination results of oil content, moisture content, retorting gas yield, semi-coke yield and ultimate analysis. The tolerance between the simulation and determination results is within a reasonable range, which indicate that the process built and the physical method selected are correct and reasonable and would provide reference for building the process of oil shale comprehensive utilization system.

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Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 608-609)

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1459-1462

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December 2012

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