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Silverado Gold Mines Ltd. (SLGLF:OTC:BB)
SLGLF .31
Bid / Ask 0.34 0.31
52wk Range 0.06 / 0.95
Website: silverado.com
Revolutionary New Fuel - 5/8/00
Distinguished Scientist Heads New Fuel Technology Division - 5/5/00
Unveils New Fuel Technology Will Play Major Role - 5/4/00
A "Win Win" Strategy for Silverado Shareholders - 4/13/00
Webworld Financial Launches Investor Information Program - 4/6/00
New Energy Fuel Being Considered As Diversification Strategy - 4/4/00
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Silverado Gold Mines Ltd.5/8/00 - Revolutionary New Fuel Technology
The new fuel is called LRCWF or "Low-Rank Coal-Water Fuel".
The first step in the process is the crushing
and super-fine grinding of sub-bituminous coal
to create the LRC (low-rank coal) particle.
Then, hydrothermal treatment involves heating LRC
to coal specific temperatures in an aqueous phase
maintained by pressures above the saturated steam pressure
(typically around 285 degrees C and 1500 psig),
somewhat analogous to pressure cooking.
Water expands and is expelled from most
of the pores when much of the oxygen in LRC
is released as CO2 during heating.
This eliminates most of the pore bound moisture
and that held by the LRC''s oxygen functionalities.
When CO2 is lost, cations are also released into
the water phase eliminating the inherent water
associated with LRC cations.
However, a key to permanent moisture removal
is the evolution of some of the LRC volatile matter
as waxy substances upon heating.
Waxy material, being hydrophobic, is retained
on the LRC in the pressurized aqueous environment.
Upon cooling it seals most of the micro-pores
and limits moisture reabsorbtion.
Following hydrothermal treatment there is a
net increase in the energy content of the
dry LRC since most of the volatile matter
is retained and LRC carbon lost as CO2
is already oxidised.
The particles are then re-mixed with the
water recovered from their de-hydration
and the fuel is complete.
The fuel will not ignite on its own,
but when fired under pressure injection,
it burns with a hot stable flame.
The particles literally explode upon heating
for rapid ignition and complete carbon burnout.
WHERE THE FUEL IS USED
The Fuel is to be used in industrial and utility boilers and furnaces
for the production of heat and electricity. Presently these existing
facilities world wide use heavy oil and / or coal for those purposes.
The LRCWF is less expensive to produce. Estimates of cost of production
on a small scale compare to oil at about U.S.$17 per barrel. Fuel
production costs would be significantly reduced with larger scale
production.
LRCWF also burns cleaner. The low ash and low sulphur emissions (Alaska
coals have a very low sulphur content) are removed by electrostatic
vacuum and water scrubbing methods.
TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING
The product in its completed form is an approximate 40% water 60%
particle slurry which is easily delivered by conventional pipeline and
shipping methods. The fuel is non-toxic and non-flammable. It is
composed of water and organics which if spilled is non-hazardous and is
compatible with the environment.
The use of LRCWF would decrease the cost of world heat and electrical
energy generation in a safe and environmentally friendly fashion from
production through end use. It would eliminate chemical and particle
matter being emitted by systems presently burning heavy oil and / or raw
coal.
MARKET POTENTIAL
The multi-billion dollar market potential as a replacement fuel for
world-wide heat and electrical generation is just a beginning for this
revolutionary fuel. In addition, the likelihood of successful LRCWF use
in industrial generators is great, and such application would
significantly enhance the market opportunities.
By visiting our website at www.silverado.com and clicking on the 41 troy
ounce (three pound) gold nugget taken by Silverado from its 100% owned
Nolan Gold Mine in 1994, you may gain more insight into the fuel process
through text and pictures showing the combustion characteristics of the
LRCWF.
With Silverado''s new Fuel Technology Division showing a promising
future and the company''s Precious Metals Division having an
ever-growing significant gold presence with a current estimated value of
close to five hundred million dollars ($U.S. 500,000,000). The Company
is confident that it now has a solid foundation on which to build a
highly profitable energy and precious metals enterprise while continuing
to take advantage of strategic diversification opportunities on a
selective basis. TEL: 604-689-1535
Silverado Gold Mines Ltd. TEL: 800-665-4646
Garry Anselrno, President Website; www.silverado.com Email:
prgHsilverado.com TEL: 604-669-1344
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