coal
Coal is one of the most vital resources in the world, with various types serving different purposes. Our Company is capable of supplying a wide range of metallurgical coals from premium anthracites to PCI and coking coals to meet all customer demands.
The types of coal we can supply on either a stable monthly basis or a spot basis include:
- PCI coal;
- Anthracite coal;
- Coking coal.
Our team assesses customer demand and provides advantageous solutions, selecting optimal products that offer the highest quality and economic efficiency.
The types of coal we can supply on either a stable monthly basis or a spot basis include:
- PCI coal;
- Anthracite coal;
- Coking coal.
Our team assesses customer demand and provides advantageous solutions, selecting optimal products that offer the highest quality and economic efficiency.
PCI Coal
PCI coal serves as a partial substitute for expensive coking coal, helping to reduce gas consumption in blast-furnace steelmaking. Pulverized coal can be used as a standalone fuel or as an additive in steam boilers, metallurgical furnaces, and other thermal generation units. The growing demand for PCI coal is driven by a widespread transition to PCI technology among metallurgical companies, which can reduce blast furnace coke consumption by 50% and replace natural gas. As such, PCI coal is recognized as a promising energy-saving technology in blast-furnace production, attracting significant investor interest.
The increasing consumption of PCI coal is due to its relatively low price and abundant reserves compared to other fossil fuels. Demand is further supported by production growth in the steel industry, the primary consumer of pulverized coal. PCI technology represents a cost-effective alternative that lowers coke consumption and enhances productivity for the metallurgical industry.
The increasing consumption of PCI coal is due to its relatively low price and abundant reserves compared to other fossil fuels. Demand is further supported by production growth in the steel industry, the primary consumer of pulverized coal. PCI technology represents a cost-effective alternative that lowers coke consumption and enhances productivity for the metallurgical industry.
Anthracite Coal
Anthracite coal is a type of sedimentary rock that has been compressed over time. Valued for its ability to produce maximum heat, anthracite is free from impurities and serves as a source of pure carbon. A key characteristic is its ability to burn without flame or smoke, resulting in odorless combustion products. Anthracite coal is also safe regarding spontaneous combustion risks, though it is not easy to ignite, requiring temperatures between 600-700°C.
Traditionally used as a high-grade solid fuel, anthracite has a calorific value of up to 8350 kcal/kg. When burning anthracite “pea” or “nut/bean” sizes, care must be taken to prevent furnace parts from melting, often leading to mixing with lower-grade coal to ensure safety.
In the metallurgical industry, anthracite coal is crucial for producing carbon needed in steel alloys and is also used in non-ferrous metal production. In the chemical sector, it serves as a sorbent, while in electrical engineering, it is used to manufacture current-conducting media and electrodes.
Traditionally used as a high-grade solid fuel, anthracite has a calorific value of up to 8350 kcal/kg. When burning anthracite “pea” or “nut/bean” sizes, care must be taken to prevent furnace parts from melting, often leading to mixing with lower-grade coal to ensure safety.
In the metallurgical industry, anthracite coal is crucial for producing carbon needed in steel alloys and is also used in non-ferrous metal production. In the chemical sector, it serves as a sorbent, while in electrical engineering, it is used to manufacture current-conducting media and electrodes.
Coking Coal
Coking coal (or coal K) is a hard coal used to produce coke of specific strength and size under coking conditions. It is highly sought after in various industries, particularly as the main fuel for steel production and in the energy sector. Coking coals uniquely transform into a plastic state and sinter at high temperatures without oxygen.
Concentrated and unenriched coking coal has low ash content (less than 10%), minimal volatile components (15-37%), and sulfur content (less than 3.5%). Compared to other coals, coking coals have higher combustion temperatures and lower impurities. The composition of different coal deposits can vary slightly, which is crucial to consider during the carbonization process.
Coking coals, used as process fuel in various industries, are essential for industrial applications. A defining feature is vitrain, an ash component formed from the decomposition of plants without oxygen. Vitrain can melt and sinter at high temperatures, binding coal microparticles into a dense mass. Higher vitrain concentrations lead to better carbonization quality.
The primary use of coking coal is as industrial fuel, generating significant thermal energy during combustion, with an ignition temperature of 470°C. Its application in industrial processes enables the extraction of elements such as lead, molybdenum, zinc, germanium, sulfur, gallium, and more. Additionally, waste from the coal industry can be processed into refractory materials, abrasives, and building materials, with over 300 products possible from hard coal.
Concentrated and unenriched coking coal has low ash content (less than 10%), minimal volatile components (15-37%), and sulfur content (less than 3.5%). Compared to other coals, coking coals have higher combustion temperatures and lower impurities. The composition of different coal deposits can vary slightly, which is crucial to consider during the carbonization process.
Coking coals, used as process fuel in various industries, are essential for industrial applications. A defining feature is vitrain, an ash component formed from the decomposition of plants without oxygen. Vitrain can melt and sinter at high temperatures, binding coal microparticles into a dense mass. Higher vitrain concentrations lead to better carbonization quality.
The primary use of coking coal is as industrial fuel, generating significant thermal energy during combustion, with an ignition temperature of 470°C. Its application in industrial processes enables the extraction of elements such as lead, molybdenum, zinc, germanium, sulfur, gallium, and more. Additionally, waste from the coal industry can be processed into refractory materials, abrasives, and building materials, with over 300 products possible from hard coal.