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MINE363Coal Technology2+0+0ECTS:4
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Compulsory
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of MINING ENGINEERING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 2 hours of lectures per week
Lecturer--
Co-LecturerNone
Language of instruction
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The objective of the course is to provide students with an understanding of coal usage and importance of coal, basic unit processes and technologies in coal processing, and recent developments in coal processing.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : decribe the organic and inorganic structure of the coal11
LO - 2 : make analysis of coal for, ash, valatile matter, moisture and calorific value1,21
LO - 3 : decide and select the suitable coal cleaning and desulphurization method3,5
LO - 4 : have konowledge about the coal using sectors and determine the coal type, properties and amounts to be used in these sectors11
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Outlook For Coal: Coal Reserves, Production, Consumption in Turkey and In WorldOrigin of Coal: Factors Controlling Coal Formation, Nature and Chemical Composition of Coal Forming PlantsClassification of Coals: ASTM Classification, NCB Classification, ASTM Classification International ClassificationProperties of Coal: Petrographic Properties of Coal, Chemical Properties of Coal, Chemical Properties of Coal, Thermal Properties of CoalCoal Cleaning Methods: Washability Analysis , Dense-Medium Method, Other Gravity Based Methods, Coal Flotation, Coal Agglomeration, Dewatering of Coal, Drying of Coal, Developments of Coal CleaningBriquetting of Coal: Defination of Coal Briquetting, İmportant Factors on Coal Briquetting, Types of Coal Briquetting, Types and Size of Briquettes, Cost of BriquettingCoal Utilization: Coal Utilization in Energy Genaration, Coal Utilization in Industry, Coal Utilization in Heating
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1General Information about the Lecture, Its Subject, Content, References
 Week 2Definition of the Coal, Its Importance, Comparation of Energy Sources
 Week 3Formation and Origin of Coal
 Week 4Organic Structure of Coal
 Week 5Inorganic Structure of Coal
 Week 6Analysis of Coal for Ash, Moisture, Volatile Matter, Fixed Carbon, Calorific Vaue
 Week 7Coal Processing and Desulphurization Methods
 Week 8Midterm Exam
 Week 9Dense Medium Separation of Coal
 Week 10Gravity Separation of Coal
 Week 11Coal Flotation
 Week 12Aggomeration and Flocculation of Coal
 Week 13Coking and Briquetting of Coal
 Week 14Liquefaction and Gasification of Coal
 Week 15Coal Utilization and Environmental Effects
 Week 16Final Exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Kawatra,S.K and Eisele,T.C, Coal Desulphurization, High Efficiency Preparation Methods, 2001
2Tsai, S.C. 1982, Fundamentals of Coal Beneficiation and Utilization, Amsterdam-Oxford-Newyork, 375 p.
 
Recommended Reading
1Ateşok, G. 1986, Kömür Hazırlama, İstanbul, 190 p.
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 8 2 50
End-of-term exam 16 2 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 2 13 26
Arasınav için hazırlık 3 7 21
Arasınav 2 1 2
Ödev 2 14 28
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 3 7 21
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Total work load100