The TOSCO II process is an above-ground retorting technology for shale oil extraction, which uses fine particles of oil shale that are heated in a rotating kiln. The particularity of this process is that it uses hot ceramic balls for the heat transfer between the retort and a heater.
The TOSCO II process is an above-ground retorting technology for shale oil extraction, which uses fine particles of oil shale that are heated in a rotating kiln. The particularity of this process is that it uses hot ceramic balls for the heat transfer between the retort and a heater.
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