Trade Products_COAL - The Most Significant Source for Power Generation
COAL is the most readily available natural resource that is in abundance and an extremely cost effective source of energy.
High Rank Coal : Bituminous, Anthracite (High Energy Content
& Low Moisture)
Low Rank Coal : Peat, Lignite, Sub-bituminous (Low Energy Content
& High Moisture)
| Low Rank Coal |  |
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| 1. | Brownish-black in colour and has a carbon content of around 25-35%, a high inherent moisture content sometimes as high as 66% | |
| 2. | Low energy density and typically high moisture content. Unfortunately its high moisture content and susceptibility to spontaneous combustion it can cause problems in transportation and storage. | |
| 3. | Low heating value, high handling cost and spontaneous combustion but contain low sulfur and low ash contents . | |
| Potential of Low Rank Coal | ||
| 1. | Low rank coal can be efficiently and economically processed to yield a higher-grade and higher heating value. | |
| 2. | Enormous increase and economic benefit on the energy supply. | |
| 3. | Reducing Environmental impact | |
| Coal Enhancement has to be | ||
| 1. | Economical | |
| 2. | Address the issues of Spontaneous combustion | |
| 3. | Reducing Moisture permanently | |
Expenergy Technology
| 1. | Enhancing the calorific value of the low grade
coal by reducing the moisture content. |
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| 2. | TM reduced to near IM level. | |
| 3. | Minimal equipment needed. |
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| 4. | Fast set up time. |
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| 5. | Low cost and high margin. |
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Market Comparisons |
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Kobe Steel –
UBC (Japan) |
White Energy –
(Australia) |
Expert Energy |
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600 MT/day demonstration plant was constructed and
testing for commercial use |
1 million MT / annum commercial plant has been constructed
in East Kalimantan, Indonesia |
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| Effect | Increase Calorific Value Reduce Moisture |
Increase Calorific Value Reduce Moisture Higher Density |
Increase Calorific Value Reduce Moisture |
| Raw Feed | Coal pulverized, powder up to 60 mesh |
Coal pulverized, powder up to 60 mesh |
Coal crush 1 to 5 cm |
| Power / Energy Requirements | Must have power plant, for 1 million ton needs approx.
6 – 10 MW |
Must have power plant, for 1 million ton needs approx.
6 – 10 MW |
N/A |
| Coal Final Product | TM: 12-15% Calorific Value AR: 5,800 – 6,500 HGI: depend on briquette system |
TM 12-15% Calorific Value AR: 5,800 – 6,100 HGI: depend on briquette system |
TM 11-15% Calorific Value AR: 5,000 – 5,500 HGI: stable |
| Production Capacity | Depends on briquette machine capacity, installation
time approx. 30 months |
Depends on briquette machine capacity, installation
time approx. 2 years |
Unlimited capacity. Rotary System, installation time
approx. 1 – 2 months |
| Processed Product | Coal Briquette |
Coal Briquette |
Similar to Raw coal |
| Operation Cost | About US$ 10 – 15 per ton |
About US$ 10 – 15 per ton |
About US$ 7 – 9 per ton |
| CAPEX | Approx. US$ 100M – US$ 150M for a 1 million
ton capacity plant |
Over US$ 60M for a 1 million ton capacity plant |
US$ 3M-6M for a 1 million ton capacity plant |
| Upgrading Process Time | Slow |
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Fast |
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