Overview
What is coal & coke testing?
Chem-Tech® capability of Solid fuel testing includes coal testing & biomass fuel testing. To ensure satisfactory energy generation from solid fuel it is important to use fuels that are of a suitable type, size and have appropriate fuel composition. Solid fuels are tested by Chem-Tech® on behalf of fuel producers, boiler manufacturers and users of solid fuels.. Coal, a fossil fuel, is one of the largest source of energy for the generation of electricity worldwide. Chem-Tech® helps companies to attain maximum output in the amount of energy produced by assisting in maintaining the quality of fuel used. Chem-Tech® Tests Fuels to National & International standards & specification to check its quality.
Solid-fuel context
Coal applications and assessment requirements
Coal quality characterisation
Purchase, process-control and combustion investigations
Representative lot and composite-sample assessment
Technical review
Common condition and contamination concerns
Moisture and ash
Moisture and ash influence the usable fuel fraction and are reviewed as part of the agreed solid-fuel scope.
Volatile matter and fixed carbon
Proximate-analysis results support characterisation of the fuel and its combustion behaviour.
Calorific value
Gross or net calorific value is selected according to the reporting requirement and applicable method.
Sulphur and composition
Sulphur and other composition parameters are included where required by the customer or specification.
Before dispatch
Sample-submission guidance
- Use a clean, secure and appropriately labelled container.
- Provide the sample identity, fluid grade and equipment or system details where applicable.
- Share operating hours, maintenance history, the suspected problem and required specification where available.
- Contact Chem-Tech before dispatch so the laboratory can confirm the sample quantity, container and selected testing scope.
Technical output
Reporting and interpretation
The report records results and methods for the agreed scope. Customer-supplied limits or specifications can be considered when provided before testing.
Results should be reviewed with equipment history, operating conditions and previous data; a laboratory result alone does not guarantee a root-cause diagnosis or remaining service life.
Discuss your requirement
Need more information?
Share the fuel type, specification and testing objective with the Chem-Tech team.