Coal Rheology — A Practical Approach for Industry
(Room 403)
06 May 19
3:00 PM
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3:30 PM
For metallurgical coals, rheology is routinely measured to understand their respective caking abilities during the coking process. Both fluidity and dilatation parameters can be used to establish coals' freshness and monitors any aging phenomena when coals are stockpiled. At ArcelorMittal Dofasco G.P., coal brands can be stockpiled up to 4 months when the shipping season is closed, so coal rheology is measured on a weekly basis to determine if any potential coal aging issues arise. This paper will propose a practical approach to the rheology data to help improve interpretation of these test results for coke plant operations.