The effects of inert matters and low volatile coal addition on the plasticity of high volatile Zonguldak coals

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Arslan V., Kemal M.

JOURNAL OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF MINING AND METALLURGY, vol.106, no.3, pp.199-204, 2006 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 106 Issue: 3
• Publication Date: 2006
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF MINING AND METALLURGY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
• Page Numbers: pp.199-204
• Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In this study, effects of the inert constituents, such as ash, and the effect of blending coals with differing rank and composition on the plasticity of coal blends were investigated. The reference coal originated from the Zonguldak region, in the north-west part of Turkey. Firstly, the effect of coal ash on the plasticity of Zonguldak coal was determined. Secondly, the relationship between the plastic properties of the individual coals and those of the blended coals were identified. Some important relations were found, related to the characteristics of the individual coals. Ultimately, the manner in which the plasticity of Zonguldak coal was affected by blending with low volatile coals was investigated.