Minimization of moisture readsorption in dried coal samples
Journal Article
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· Drying Technology
- National University of Singapore, Singapore (Singapore). Dept. for Civil Engineering
Low-rank coals constitute a major energy source for the future as reserves of such high-moisture coals around the world are vast. Currently they are considered undesirable since high moisture content entails high transportation costs, potential safety hazards in transportation and storage, and the low thermal efficiency obtained in combustion of such coals. Furthermore, low-moisture-content coal is needed for the various coal pyrolysis and gasification processes. Hence, various upgrading processes have been developed to reduce the moisture content. Moisture readsorption and spontaneous combustion are important issues in coal upgrading processes. This article discusses results of laboratory experiments conducted to study the options for minimization of readsorption of moisture after drying of selected coal samples. Results suggest that there is little benefit in drying low-rank coal at high temperatures. It was found that the higher the amount of bitumen used for coating, the lower is the readsorption of moisture by dried coal. Also, mixing high-temperature-dried coal with wet coal in appropriate proportion can yield reduced moisture content as the sensible heat in the hot coal is utilized for evaporation.
- OSTI ID:
- 21073767
- Journal Information:
- Drying Technology, Journal Name: Drying Technology Journal Issue: 7 Vol. 26; ISSN DRTEDQ; ISSN 0737-3937
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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