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Effect of microwave radiation on coal flotation

Journal Article · · Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects
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  1. Middle East Technical University, Ankara (Turkey). Mining Engineering Department
Most low-rank coals are high in moisture and acid functional groups, therefore showing poor floatability. Drying, which removes the water molecules trapped in the pores and adsorbed at the surface of coal, decreases the hydrophilic character and improves the floatability. Microwave heating, whose simplest application is drying, was applied at 0.9 kW power level for 60 sec exposure time in the experiments to decrease the moisture content of coal in order to enhance the hydrophobicity. The flotation tests of microwave-treated coal by using heptanol and octanol lead to a higher flotation yield and ash removal than original coal.
OSTI ID:
21150642
Journal Information:
Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, Journal Name: Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 31; ISSN 1556-7036
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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