The coal handling system is a series of processes that are used to move, store, and manage coal from the moment it is mined until it is burned for energy. The system is composed of equipment that collects, transports, stores, and processes coal to meet the requirements of the power plant. Pollution sources in the coal handling system come from the burning of coal, as well as from handling and storage of coal.
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The coal handling system is a series of processes that are used to move, store, and manage coal from the moment it is mined until it is burned for energy. The system is composed of equipment that collects, transports, stores, and processes coal to meet the requirements of the power plant. Pollution sources in the coal handling system come from the burning of coal, as well as from handling and storage of coal. Pollutants released from the burning of coal include mercury, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. Pollutants released from the handling and storage of coal include dust, ash, and other contaminants. Additionally, coal ash, a by-product of coal combustion, contains contaminants like mercury, cadmium and arsenic, which can pollute waterways, ground water, drinking water, and the air if not managed properly.
Fair Engineering Co. (FEC’s) designed Coal handling system-FES is useful to capture hot fumes emanating from around the source in any direction using newest designed hoods. A ducting system is provided to transfer the particulate contaminant directly to bag house systems for efficient cleaning. The clean air with particulate matter of 50mg/Nm3 is released back to atmosphere through a stack.
