Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : MN3222 : Solid Fuels and Clean Coal TEchnology { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Prof. Himanshu Bhushan Sahu
Syllabus
Module1: Introduction: Processes of formation of coal, Theories of origin of coal, Eras of coal formation, Indian Coalfields and its subsidiaries: Occurrence and distribution, coal bearing formations, coal type and rank variation, Characteristics of major coalfields, Coal production from different sectors.
Module 2: Coal petrography: Macro and micro lithotypes, Composition of macerals, application of coal petrography, Mineral matter in coal: Origin and chemical composition, Impact of mineral matter in coal process industry
Module 3: Coal properties and their evaluation: proximate and ultimate analysis, calorific value, crossing and ignition point temperature, plastic properties (free swelling index, Caking index, Gray King Low Temperature Assay, Roga index, plastometry, dilatometry), Physical properties like specific gravity, hard groove grindability index, heat of wetting, Crossing point temperature of coal, Behavior of coal at elevated temperatures and products of thermal decomposition,
Module 4: Classification of coal - International and Indian classification
Module 5: Coal Washing: Principles, objectives, coal preparation, washability characteristics Selection, testing, storage and utilization of coking and non-coking coal, Use of coal by different industries.
Module 6: Clean coal technology: definition and objectives, Technology Options: Pre-combustion, Combustion, Post Combustion and Conversion
Course Objectives
- To understand the process of coal formation, origin, characterization, classification and utilization of coal.
- To understand the coal preparation and beneficiation processes and to evaluate the washability potentail
- To be familiar with the objectives and processes of coal coal technologies
Course Outcomes
CO1: Ability to develop the knowledge of coal properties and their utilization <br />CO2: Ability to assess the washability characteristics of coal and select appropriate beneficiation technology <br />CO3: Ability to apply the appropriate clean coal technology to solve industry issues.
Essential Reading
- S. Sarkar, Fuels and Combustion, University Press , 3rd Edition, 2009
- James G. Speight, The Chemistry and Technology of Coal, CRC Press , 2013
Supplementary Reading
- O. P. Gupta,, Elements of Fuels, Furnaces and Refractories, Khanna Publication , 1989
- D Chandra, R M Singh and M p Singh, Text Book of Coal, Tara Book Agency , 2000