Challenges in Fine Coal Processing, Dewatering, and Disposal

Offers a compilation of information presented at the 2012 Fine Coal Symposium. The information presented includes both general knowledge and in-depth discussion on the current challenges facing the industry, techniques for designing more efficient plants, and new cleaning and dewatering technologies. This is a practical yet cutting-edge resource.
Coal mining and preparation have had a long history in the United States and the world, serving as the engine of growth for many industries. Today, new sources of energy, increased environmental awareness, and more stringent regulations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other organizations are changing the way coal is found, extracted, and used. As a result, fine coal cleaning, dewatering, and refuse disposal are now at a major crossroads.

The increased level of fines, and near-density material in the inferior seams being mined today, necessitates the development of more eff