Improving the Quality of Ekibastuz Coal Using the Dry Enrichment Method

Abstract

This paper discusses the possibility of improving the ekibastuz coal quality through the use of "dry enrichment" technology. The experiments and calculations carried out made it possible to determine the optimal scheme for enrichment of samples of thermal coals from the Ekibastuzsky open-pit mineof "Angrensor-Energo" LLP. Testing of technical characteristics, such as moisture content, ash content, volatile matter yield and calculation of energy characteristics of enriched samples of thermal coal was carried out in 3 stages in a coal chemistry laboratory. As a result, it was found that the energy content of the enriched fuel samples increased to 28.5% of the original. This significantly improved consumer properties by obtaining the maximum yield of high quality coal concentrate. Consequently, the developed scheme of enrichment allows to significantly reduce the consumption of electricity, reduce emissions into the atmosphere, reduce the harmful impact on the environment, and expand the markets for coal.