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On solar thermal processing and retorting of oil shale

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The general concept and a recent paper on solar oil-shale retorting are critically reviewed. We conclude that a recent paper by Berber and Fletcher contains erroneously high oil yields, specially for fluidized beds, and provides no new insights concerning solar oil-shape process design or economic evaluation. A brief examination of solar retorting indicates that this technique is probably far more expensive than conventional processing. A few guidelines are presented concerning the kinds of research that might be appropriate to aid process design and to make a more rigorous economic evaluation.

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  • Burnham, Alan K., 1989. "On solar thermal processing and retorting of oil shale," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 14(10), pages 667-674.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:14:y:1989:i:10:p:667-674
    DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(89)90094-7
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    1. Jaber, J. O. & Al-Sarkhi, A. & Akash, B. A. & Mohsen, M. S., 2004. "Medium-range planning economics of future electrical-power generation options," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 32(3), pages 357-366, February.

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