Coal Preparation Technology: Status and Development in China. Issue 6 (November 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gui, Xiahui; Liu, Jiongtian; Cao, Yijun; Miao, Zhenyong; Li, Shulei; Xing, Yaowen; Wang, Dapeng
• Is Part Of: Energy & environment. Volume 26:Issue 6/7(2015)
• Page Start: 997
• Page End: 1013
• Publication Date: 2015-11
• Subjects: Power resources -- Environmental aspects -- Periodicals; Power resources -- Periodicals; Renewable energy sources -- Periodicals; Energy policy -- Environmental aspects -- Periodicals; Ressources énergétiques; Politique énergétique; Energy policy -- Environmental aspects; Power resources; Power resources -- Environmental aspects; Renewable energy sources; Periodicals; 333.7
• DOI: 10.1260/0958-305X.26.6-7.997
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0958-305X

Abstract

The rapid growth of coal production is supporting China's economic development. This paper discusses significant developments of coal preparation industry in China. The development direction of low-quality coal resources is also described, including the comprehensive utilization of resources and green coal preparation. Coal preparation may shift from the simple separation and production of highquality products to a comprehensive utilization of associated resources and lowquality coal. Green coal preparation is a new concept and involves a highly efficient coal preparation method based on the water cycle and comprehensive utilization of resources. This paper also describes a technology that transforms coal (mineral) resources (including natural, secondary, and artificial resources) into useful products (including raw materials and fuel) by separation, extraction, and processing for an eco-friendly approach to using secondary resources.