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Coal handling along the supply chain

E. Bach,     FLSmidth, Australia

Abstract:

This chapter discusses the possibilities of the use of materials handling machines for coal applications. It gives an overview on conveying, storing, loading/unloading and crushing for coal in today’s industry environment. It talks about different coal industries and would like to encourage a cross-industry and out-of-the-box style of thinking. The chapter will give a general approach to the selection of equipment for the different needs of coal applications. Details will not be discussed and can be further explored in separate literature.

Key words

material handling

belt conveying

stacking reclaiming

shiploading shipunloading

train loading

solution engineering ...

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