Coal Handling Overview Part 2

Coal Preparation and Indoor Storage Explain how breakers and crushers are used to prepare coal. Describe how magnetic separators remove tramp iron from coal. Explain how trippers are used to fill bunkers or silos with coal. Weighing Sampling and Dust Control Give two reasons why coal should be weighed and describe three types of scales used to weigh coal. Explain why coal samples should be taken and explain what a representative sample is. Explain why coal dust must be controlled and briefly describe four ways to control it.