Coal for circulating fluidized bed
Circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boilers have become an important technology for burning a wide variety of fuels, especially lower-quality coals that are abundant but challenging for conventional combustion systems. This…
El Hatillo North – Colombia
This article examines El Hatillo North, a coal mining site associated with Colombia’s principal coal-producing regions. It summarizes the mine’s location and geological setting, the types of coal likely extracted,…
CFB-grade coal
This article examines CFB-grade coal—a category of solid fuel optimized for use in circulating fluidized bed combustion systems—and explores where it occurs, how and where it is mined, its economic…
Ejin Horo Mines – China
Ejin Horo Mines, located in the heart of Inner Mongolia’s coal-bearing region, represent an important set of mining operations within China’s broader energy landscape. This article outlines the location, geological…
FBC-grade coal
This article examines FBC-grade coal in depth: what it is, its characteristic properties, where it is found and mined, how it is used in industry, and the economic and environmental…
Durgapur Coal Mine – India
The coal-bearing tracts surrounding the industrial city of Durgapur in West Bengal occupy a central place in India’s mining history and present-day energy economy. Located within the greater Raniganj–Bardhaman coal…
Duralie Coal Mine – Australia
The following article provides an in-depth look at the Duralie Coal Mine in Australia, exploring its location, the type of coal produced, geological setting, economic and industrial significance, operational and…
Coal for fluidized-bed combustion
This article examines coal used specifically for fluidized-bed combustion (FBC) — a versatile coal-combustion technology well suited to a wide range of fuels, especially low-grade coals. We will describe the…
Duki Coal Mine – Pakistan
The Duki coal area, located in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan, is one of the country’s better-known regional coal-producing centers. Although overshadowed in public attention by the vast Thar lignite…
SO₂-reducing coal
The coal industry has long been associated with high emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO₂), a major contributor to acid rain, respiratory illness, and environmental degradation. Over the past decades, the…
