The Coal Handbook

Volume 1: Towards Cleaner Coal Supply Chains

2nd Edition - March 29, 2023
Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
Editor: Dave Osborne
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
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eBook ISBN:
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The Coal Handbook: Towards Cleaner Coal Supply Chains, Volume One, Second Edition presents a comprehensive analysis of the latest technology and practices. The book provides authoritative insights into a variety of case studies to help readers identify the most appropriate technologies to take coal, and its associated by-products, into an essential cleaner environment that includes integrated energy systems. The book's expertise highlights the future direction of coal use towards more efficient and clean usage. Key emerging topics such as hybrid technologies, integrated power and chemical processes, and advanced CO2 abatement strategies are explored, with a focus on economic and sustainable values.

In addition, the book includes two brand new chapters on the optimization of mine development and the impacts of tailings treatment. With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, the book is a comprehensive and invaluable resource for professionals in the coal mining, preparation and utilization industry, those in the power sector, including plant operators and engineers, and researchers and academics interested in this field.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Foreword for the Coal Handbook
Preface
Part I
1. Coal formation
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Interrupting the global carbon cycle for the formation of fossil fuels
1.3 Coal types
1.4 Differences in coalification history
1.5 Peat swamp conditions and the presence of minerals
1.6 Coal properties and standards for coal classifications
1.7 Sources for further information
1.8 Future trends
References
2. Coal petrography
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Macerals and minerals in coal
2.3 The concept of rank
2.4 Lithotypes and microlithotypes found in coal
2.5 Abnormal conditions found in coal
2.6 The impact of the paleoenvironment on coal quality
2.7 The impact of rank and maceral composition on coal utilization
2.8 Development of modern techniques in coal petrographic analysis
2.9 Conclusion
References
Further reading
3. Global standardization of coal resources and reserves
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Coal resources and reserves classifications
3.3 Calculation of resources and reserves
3.4 Reporting of coal resources and reserves
3.5 World coal reserves
3.6 The future
References
4. Introduction to coal sampling
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Heterogeneity in coal sampling
4.3 Precision, accuracy, and sampling schemes
4.4 Sampling
4.5 Sample preparation
4.6 Future trends
4.7 Conclusions
References
Chapter 5. Coal analysis
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Typical metallurgical (coking) and thermal coal tests
5.3 Proximate analysis
5.4 Sulfur
5.5 Calorific value
5.6 Ultimate analysis
5.7 Carbonate carbon
5.8 Common thermal coal tests
5.9 Common coking coal tests
5.10 Petrographic analysis
5.11 Further considerations and future trends
Additional information
Acknowledgment
References
6. Surface chemistry fundamentals in fine coal processing
Abstract
6.1 Surface properties of coal
6.2 Coal flotation
6.3 Solid-liquid separation
6.4 Fine coal handleability
6.5 Rheology effects in fine coal processing
References
Further reading
Chapter 7. Overview of industrial utilization of coal
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Coal use in power generation industry
7.3 Coal use in the steel industry
7.4 Cement industry
7.5 Coal conversion and other industries
7.6 In situ gasification
7.7 Carbon capture technologies
7.8 Concluding comments
Acknowledgment
References
Part II
8. Advances in coal mining technology and sustainable mining techniques
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Coal extraction methods—United States
8.3 Coal extraction methods—international
8.4 Automation and smart mining
Units frequently used
References
9. Underground coal gasification
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Lessons learnt from previous trials
9.3 Conclusions
References
Further reading
10. Coal preparation assessment fundamentals
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Separation processes in coal preparation
10.3 Raw coal sizing and washability analysis
10.4 Process simulation from washability/flotation data
10.5 Emerging methods in use
10.6 Dry separation assessment
10.7 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
Appendix
References
Further reading
11. Coal comminution and sizing
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Coal breakers and crushers
11.3 Coal sizing: an introduction
11.4 Coal screening and classification
11.5 Conclusion
References
12. Cleaning of coarse and small coal (250 mm×0.5 mm)
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Theory of gravity separation
12.3 Raw coal analysis
12.4 Process simulation from washability data
12.5 Overlap of process options for coarse and small coal processing
12.6 Water-based processes
12.7 Large coal dense medium processes
12.8 Centrifugal dense medium separators for small coal (50 mm×0.5 mm)
12.9 Large coal centrifugal separators
12.10 Dense medium circuits and control
12.11 Dry separation contributed by Kevin P Galvin and Simon M Iveson of Newcastle University in NSW, Australia
12.12 Global flowsheets
12.13 Conclusions and future trends
12.14 Sources of further information and advice
Acknowledgment
References
13. Cleaning of fine and ultrafine coal
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Fine gravity separators
13.3 Froth flotation technologies and circuit variations
13.4 Dry fine coal separations
13.5 Future trends
References
14. Solid–liquid separation technologies for coal
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Solid–liquid separation overview and classification
14.3 Pretreatment
14.4 Centrifugal solid–liquid separation
14.5 Filtration
14.6 Thermal drying
14.7 Solid–liquid separation equipment selection
14.8 Emerging and future trends
14.9 Sources of further information and advice
References
Further reading
15. Economic factors affecting coal preparation: plant design worldwide and case studies illustrating economic impact
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Current steam coal circuit design
15.3 Current metallurgical coal circuit design
15.4 Case studies
15.5 Poorly liberated coal
15.6 Water constrained plants
15.7 Future trends
References
16. Treatment of coal tailings
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Thickening
16.3 Tailings’ dewatering technologies
16.4 Water recirculation, discharge, and process control
16.5 Conclusion and future trends
17. Management of coal tailings
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Conventional dewatering and management of coal tailings
17.3 Alternative coal tailings dewatering and management
17.4 Tailings Guidelines and Standard
17.5 Coal tailings rehabilitation and closure
17.6 Conclusions and future trends
References
Part III
18. Optimization, simulation, and control of coal preparation plants
Abstract
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Yield maximization
18.3 Circuit simulation
18.4 Industrial case studies
18.5 Conclusion
18.6 Future trends
References
19. Supply chain management for bulk materials in the coal industry
Abstract
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Implementation approach
19.3 The bulk material value chain
19.4 Customer-related management aspects
19.5 Optimization
19.6 Future trends
Glossary of supply chain management terms
References
Further reading
20. Advances in conveyor technology and energy-saving strategies
Abstract
20.1 Introduction to conveyor technology
20.2 Energy-saving strategies
20.3 Belt conveyor energy-saving details
20.4 Control systems make conveyors smarter
20.5 Environment
20.6 Looking a decade ahead
References
21. Coal handling along the supply chain
Abstract
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Conveying
21.3 Coal storage
21.4 Ship-loading/unloading and train-loading/unloading
21.5 Crushing stations
21.6 Auxiliaries
21.7 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
Disclaimer
References
22. Coal transportation and logistics planning for now and the future
Abstract
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Coal chain and port infrastructure
22.3 Pit-to-port and end-user simulation and optimization
22.4 Coal port projects in planning, progressing, or recently completed
22.5 Panama Canal—a key “short-cut” for the world’s shipping routes
22.6 Shipping fundamentals, issues, and developments
22.7 Conclusions—future directions and challenges
22.8 Glossary
Acknowledgment
References
Further reading
Index

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