Assignment 5

1. A coal sample was analysed as follows:

(i) 2.6 g air dried coal sample was heated in a silica crucible at 110 degree centigrade for 1 hour.
The residue weight was found to be 2.4 g.
(ii) The crucible was then covered with a vented lid and heated at 1000 degree centigrade for 7
min. The residue was weighed to be 1.5 g.
(iii) The crucible was again heated without cover until a constant weight of 0.25 g was obtained.
What is the proximate analysis of coal?
2. A coal sample was found to have the following composition: C = 85%, H = 2.5%, N = 1.5%, S
= 1%, ash = 8% & rest oxygen. Calculate the Gross and Net Calorific value of coal sample.
3. What is high temperature & low temperature carbonization of coals and their characteristics
features?
4. Describe the main features required for good metallurgical coke.