Petrographic explanation for conversion differences in two South African Lump Coals

Nicola J. Wagner, Nandi Malumbazo

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Abstract

• Coal B had a more aromatic structure due to the difference in distribution of sub-macerals, despite similar parent coal properties - More aromatic, lower reactivity, slower conversion • The coal with the higher inertinite content will retain energy in the aromatic ring structure, leading to a slower reaction. - This leads to remnant volatile matter and fixed carbon in the ash. • Allocation of reactive and inert sub-macerals appears to be very valuable - provided some indication to a possible reason for the difference in performance between these two coals.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication28th Annual International Pittsburgh Coal Conference 2011, PCC 2011
Pages2105-2117
Number of pages13
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event28th Annual International Pittsburgh Coal Conference 2011, PCC 2011 - Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Duration: 12 Sept 201115 Sept 2011

Publication series

Name28th Annual International Pittsburgh Coal Conference 2011, PCC 2011
Volume3

Conference

Conference28th Annual International Pittsburgh Coal Conference 2011, PCC 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPittsburgh, PA
Period12/09/1115/09/11

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Geochemistry and Petrology
  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology

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