| Abstract: | The chemical properties of two high-volatile bituminous coals, the Danville Coal Member of the Dugger Formation and the Lower Block Coal Member of the Brazil Formation from southern Indiana, were compared to understand the differences in their coking behavior. It was determined that of the two, the Lower Block has better characteristics for coking. Observed factors that contribute to the differences in the coking behavior of the coals include carbon content, organic sulfur content, and oxygen/carbon (O/C) ratios. The Lower Block coal has greater carbon content than the Danville coal, leading to a lower O/C ratio, which is more favorable for coking. Organic sulfur content is higher in the Lower Block coal, and a strong correlation was found between organic sulfur and plasticity. The majority of the data for both seams plot in the Type III zone on a van Krevelen diagram, and several samples from the Lower Block coal plot into the Type II zone, suggesting a perhydrous character for those samples. This divergence in properties between the Lower Block and Danville coals may account for the superior coking behavior of the Lower Block coal. ?? 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved. |
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| Citation Author: | Walker, R.; Mastalerz, M.; Padgett, P. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | International Journal of Coal Geology |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Quality of selected coal seams from Indiana: Implications for carbonization; 2001; Article; Journal; International Journal of Coal Geology; Walker, R.; Mastalerz, M.; Padgett, P. |
| Citation Start Page: | 277 |
| Citation Volume: | 47 |
| Citation Year: | 2001 |
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| Text: | Quality of selected coal seams from Indiana: Implications for carbonization; 2001; Article; Journal; International Journal of Coal Geology; Walker, R.; Mastalerz, M.; Padgett, P. |
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| URL (DIGITAL OBJECT IDENTIFIER): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0166-5162(01)00046-5 |
| Date Other: | Mon, 1 Jan 2001 00:00 -0600 |
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