Bulk density of coal

N. Standish, A. B. Yu

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Abstract

An experimental study of the packing of a coal heap has been carried out. The bulk density of a coal heap is considered as a function of a number of variables, viz flow rate, conveyor belt speed, the height of the disengagement point of the conveyor belt, coal particle density, moisture content, the size of the heap and coal practice size distribution. The effects of the dimensionless numbers resulting from dimensional analysis on the packing density of a coal heap have been experimentally examined and analysed. Based on the experimental results, equations have been formulated for the estimation of the bulk density of a coal stockpile. The validity of these equations are checked by comparing the predictions with measurements of real industrial stockpiles.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationQueensland Coal Symposium
PublisherAustralasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM)
Pages213-219
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)0949106631
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 1991
Externally publishedYes
EventQueensland Coal Symposium - Brisbane, Aust
Duration: 29 Aug 199130 Aug 1991

Publication series

NameQueensland Coal Symposium

Conference

ConferenceQueensland Coal Symposium
CityBrisbane, Aust
Period29/08/9130/08/91

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