Topics in Coal Analysis
1. Coal Analysis Coal analysis is very important for designing and operating a fossil fuel power station. If the coal has lots of sulfur in it, then an FGD (Flue Gas Desulfurization) unit becomes necessary. The amounts of ash in the coal also determines the sizing of the ash handling system as well as the coal burners. Also the hardness of the coal determines the type of mills to be used. Also the presence of harmful heavy metals such as Mercury can necessitate special systems for treating the flue gas or the waste water from the FGD. During operations, it is important to know the amount of energy going into the boiler and the amount of electrical energy produced by the power station so as to calculate efficiency.
2. Sampling and Sample Preparation Samples have to be representative of the coal quality.
3. Proximate Analysis
4. Ultimate Analysis
5. Mineral Matter
6. Physical and Electrical Properties 7. Thermal Properties - Calorific Value 8. Mechanical Properties 9. Spectroscopic Properties
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