Abstract
Lignite (brown coal) is being used only for mine-mouth power generation. The high moisture content in brown coal causes its power-generating efficiency to be considerably lower than that achieved by bituminous coal. Kobe Steel has developed a process for upgrading brown coal by applying a unique slurry dewatering technology. A study has been conducted using the upgraded brown coal (UBC? ) made from Indian lignite to verify its applicability in improving the efficiency of mine-mouth power generation. As a result, it has been confirmed that UBC-based power generation is superior to the existing lignite-based power generation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 28-32 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | R and D: Research and Development Kobe Steel Engineering Reports |
Volume | 64 |
Issue number | 1 |
State | Published - Apr 2014 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Mechanics of Materials
- Metals and Alloys
- Materials Chemistry