Centrifugal Dewatering: Cutting Moisture-Related Losses in Coal Handling
The moisture problem is considered one of the most important issues with coal handling and processing. The surplus water would raise transportation costs, introduce inefficiency in handling, and result in lost materials during storage and transfer. The introduction of centrifugal dewatering has provided a solution to modern coal preparation plants, as it offers speed and consistency to these problems. Effects of Moisture on Coal Processing High surface moisture decreases the effective caloric value of coal, and it also increases dead weight in transportation. The wet coal is also more likely to cause sticking, blockages, and spillage at the transfer points. This is likely to cause product loss and cleaning costs. In the long term, the inefficiencies have a direct impact on plant profitability. The Principle of Centrifugal Dewatering The centrifugal dewatering is based on high rotational forces to separate water and coal particles. A Coal Centrifuge is used to spin the...