Oil shale retorting with steam and produced gas

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PATENT NO 5041210
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07373753

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A process for retorting oil shale in a vertical retort. Recycle gas containing steam and produced gas is separated from the retort off-gas and used to heat the oil shale. The steam is present in amount by volume of the recycle gas of at least 40% and preferably 70%. The minimum particle size of the oil shale is such that the particles are retained on a screen having 1/4 inch openings. The maximum particle size is such that the particles are capable of passing through a screen having 3 inch openings.

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MARATHON OIL COMPANY A CORPORATION OF OH539 SOUTH MAIN STREET FINDLAY OH

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Merrill, Jr LaVaun S Englewood, CO 7 147
Wheaton, Larry D Littleton, CO 1 108

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