Coal and Ash Handling Systems
3 Finess of coal 3.2 Coal handling The coal handling plant needs extra attention, while designing a thermal power station, as almost 50% to 60% of the total operating costs consists of fuel purchasing and handling. Fuel system is designed in accordance with the type and nature off fuel. Plants may use coal oil or gas as the fuel.
coal handling system in cogen plant
The coal handling system is designed to receive, crush, and convey coal for a pulverized coal steam generator and cogeneration plant. The system uses an enclosed truck hopper with vibrating feeder, belt conveyors, crusher, chemical spray dust suppression system, and a vacuum type dust collection system serving all conveyor transfer points.