Expansion of existing coal core analyses facilities for quality evaluation of 85000 meters (including 10000 m for other CSIR labs) coal cores generated for exploratory drilling in virgin coal bearing areas undertaken by CMPDIL Ranchi.

Approximately 25000 m of coal core samples were processed and analyzed also several thousands of band by band and overall samples prepared and analyzed during. This project is for creation of additional infrastructure including lab facility. Hence to take up the huge work load for analyzing the samples, the project is of paramount importance. 

This project aims to provide ready information about the quality and potentialities of the coals of above mentioned areas in the form of data bank for scientists, technologists and industrialists for development of coal science and coal based industries.

The present work aims to analyze above samples for proximate, GCV, Ultimate analysis, HGI, AI, SI, LTGK, petrography, etc. in addition to a systematic compilation and representation of those data so that the qualitative aspect of each coalfield may be recorded sector/seam wise so as to form a data bank. 

This project is being executed in the form of in-house project and service to the industry is being provided in many ways through generation of technical data on coals and also in erection of new facilities or renovation of existing ones through in-house project funding.

It is noteworthy to mention that in the past the compiled data on various coalfields in several volumes by CIMFR was used for planning several Indian Steel plants & Power plants. The data bank complied by CSIR-CIMFR was supplied to Directorate General of Hydrocarbons, New Delhi to plan for CBM exploration in Indian coal basins.

Sampling, preparation and analysis (ash and moisture) of coking coal being produced at various washeries / collieries of CCL (Swang, Kathara, Kedla, Rajrappa, Karo and Dhori in Bokaro and Hazaribagh districts of Jharkhand) for the purpose of dispatch to the Steel Plants of M/s Steel Authority of India Limited namely BSP, RSP, DSP, BSL, ISP-Burnpur and others.

The samples of washed and raw coals being dispatched to different SAIL plants from different loading points of CCL mines such as: Dhori, Karo, Swang, Kathara, Rajrappa & Kedla     are being sampled on daily basis and after preparation their qualitative analysis is being done for total moisture, moisture on Air Dried (AD) basis and ash contents. The parties are satisfied with our performance.

Sampling and analysis of coal for validation of GCV of coal from rakes received at unloading point of VSTPP (NTPC), Vindhyanagar, M.P.

This project has direct bearing on the national economy and helps the supplier & purchaser to monitor the coal quality being dispatched and improve the coal quality for higher efficiency of power plant.

India is facing great challenge of shortage of quality coals for meeting out the demand of coking and thermal coals for its steel and power industries. In the Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012-2017), it has been envisaged that Coal India Limited will act not only as a coal producer, but also importer of quality coals from overseas. From the energy security point of view, Government of India has encouraged acquisition of coal assets from abroad. Accordingly, Coal India limited (CIL) has taken initiatives to acquire coal assets from abroad through its Coal Videsh Division, Coal India Africana Limitada (CIAL) & acquired two coal blocks in Mozambique’s northwestern province of Tete. Exploration and associated activities in the coal blocks have already been started. At present they sent one borehole coal core for detailed quality assessment.

This project has direct bearing on the national economy and may help in future to meet to some extent the national energy security. The acquired knowledge will also lead to an image building of the institute at the international   level and also expand our business opportunities.

Sampling and Analysis of coal for validation of GCV of coal from rakes received at unloading point of NTPC, Vindhyachal, M.P.

This project has direct bearing on the national economy and helps the supplier & purchaser to monitor the coal quality being dispatched and improve the coal quality for better efficiency of power plant.

Sampling and Analysis of coal for validation of GCV of coal from rakes received at unloading point of NTPC, Vindhyachal, M.P.

This project has direct bearing on the national economy and helps the supplier & purchaser to monitor the coal quality being dispatched and improve the coal quality for better efficiency of power plant.

Sampling and analysis of coal for validation of GCV of coal from rakes received at unloading point of NTPC, Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Project, Vindhya Nagar (MP).

This project has direct bearing on the national economy and helps the supplier & purchaser to monitor the coal quality being dispatched and improve the coal quality for better efficiency of power plant.

Characterisation of 12 nos. borehole coal cores generated from the detailed exploratory drilling in Naraikuri, Dharma, Bishtupur, Brahmani blocks from Raniganj & Rajmahal  coalfields done by CMPDIL RI-I. The study includes visual lithological logging of boreholes coal cores of around 775 mts, investigation of ash and moisture percentage and proximate analyses (on AD basis) of band by band samples  and detail quality evaluation of sectional overall samples. Detailed analyses (viz. Proximate, GCV, Ultimate and HGI will be conducted for the sectional overall samples based on the seam disposition and overall characteristics of the seams encountered.  However, 100 percent of the overall samples (around 225 nos.) will be tested for proximate and GCV under standard moisture condition while 20-25 percent (tentative) samples will be taken up for Moisture at equilibrated condition, 5-10 percent (tentative) for ultimate and 10-15 percent (tentative) for HGI will be taken up according to data requirement to find out the range. 

This project has direct bearing on the national economy and helps the supplier to assess the quality of the coal. This will help to estimate the reserve of the coal quality/grade wise.   

Characterisation of 40 nos. borehole coal cores generated from the detailed exploratory drilling in Kapuria & Singara blocks, of Jharia coalfield done by CMPDIL RI-II. The study includes visual lithological logging of boreholes coal cores of around 1300 m of band by band samples   and evaluation the quality by Proximate, GCV, Ultimate, Coke Type and Swelling Index etc for the sectional overall samples based on the seam disposition and overall characteristics of the seams encountered.  

This project has direct bearing on the national economy and helps the supplier to assess the quality of the coal. This will help to estimate the reserve of the coal quality/grade wise. 

Sampling and analysis of coal for validation of GCV of coal from rakes received at unloading point of TSTPS (NTPC), Talcher.

This project has direct bearing on the national economy and helps the supplier & purchaser to monitor the coal quality being dispatched and improve the coal quality for better efficiency of power plant.

Sampling and analysis of coal for validation of GCV of coal from rakes received at unloading point of VSTPP (NTPC), Vindhyanagar, M.P. 

This project has direct bearing on the national economy and helps the supplier & purchaser to monitor the coal quality being dispatched and improve the coal quality for better efficiency of power plant.

Sampling and analysis of coal for validation of GCV of coal from rakes received at unloading point of RSTPS (NTPC), Rihand. 

This project has direct bearing on the national economy and helps the supplier & purchaser to monitor the coal quality being dispatched and improve the coal quality for better efficiency of power plant.

Sampling and analysis of coal for validation of GCV of coal from rakes received at unloading point of NTPC, Unchahar, U.P. 

This project has direct bearing on the national economy and helps the supplier & purchaser to monitor the coal quality being dispatched and improve the coal quality for better performance of power plant.

Sampling and Analysis of coal for validation of GCV and other parameters of coal from rakes received at unloading point and coal as fired of NTPC, Vindhyachal, M.P.

This project has helped the power plant to assess its plant performance based on GCV loss in plant at different sites.

Sampling and analysis of coal for determination of moisture, ash percentage and GCV of coal from rakes received at unloading point of NTPC, Kahalgaon, Bihar.

This project has direct bearing on the national economy and helps the supplier & purchaser to monitor the coal quality being dispatched and improve the coal quality for better efficiency of power plant.

India is facing great challenge of shortage of quality coals for meeting out the demand of coking and thermal coals for its steel and power industries. In the Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012-2017), it has been envisaged that Coal India Limited will act not only as a coal producer, but also importer of quality coals from overseas. From the energy security point of view, Government of India has encouraged acquisition of coal assets from abroad. Accordingly, Coal India limited (CIL) has taken initiatives to acquire coal assets from abroad through its Coal Videsh Division, Coal India Africana Limitada (CIAL) & acquired two coal blocks in Mozambique’s northwestern province of Tete. Exploration and associated activities in the coal blocks have already been started. At present they sent one borehole coal core for detailed quality assessment.

This project has direct bearing on the national economy and may help in future to meet to some extent the national energy security. The acquired knowledge will also lead to an image building of the institute at the international level and also expand our business opportunities in other front.

Characterisation of 14 nos. of borehole coal cores generated from the detailed exploratory drilling in Religarh and Patratu blocks from South Karnpura coalfields done by CMPDIL RI-III. The study includes visual lithological logging of boreholes coal cores of around 555 m, investigation of ash and moisture percentage and proximate analyses (on AD basis) of band by band samples (around 1145 and 35 respectively)  and preparation and testing sectional overall samples. Detailed analyses (viz. Proximate, GCV, Ultimate will be conducted for the sectional overall samples based on the seam disposition and overall characteristics of the seams encountered.  However, 100 percent of the overall samples will be tested for proximate and GCV under standard moisture condition, while 10-15 percent (tentative) for HGI will be taken up according to data requirement to find out the range. 

This project has direct bearing on the national economy and helps the supplier to assess the quality of the coal. This will help to estimate the reserve of the coal quality/grade wise.  

Sampling and analysis of coal for validation of ash and GCV of coal from rakes dispatched to NTPC, Bihar.

This project has direct bearing on the national economy and helps the supplier & purchaser to monitor the coal quality being dispatched and improve the coal quality for better efficiency of power plant.

Sampling and analysis of coal for validation of ash and GCV of coal from rakes dispatched to NTPC, Farakka, West Bengal.

This project has direct bearing on the national economy and helps the supplier & purchaser to monitor the coal quality being dispatched and improve the coal quality for better efficiency of power plant.

Sampling and analysis of coal for validation of ash and GCV of coal from rakes dispatched to NTPC, Rihand

This project has direct bearing on the national economy and helps the supplier & purchaser to monitor the coal quality being dispatched and improve the coal quality for better efficiency of power plant.

Sampling and analysis of coal for validation of ash and GCV of coal from rakes dispatched to NTPC, Singrauli

This project has direct bearing on the national economy and helps the supplier & purchaser to monitor the coal quality being dispatched and improve the coal quality for better efficiency of power plant.

Sampling and analysis of coal for validation of ash and GCV of coal from rakes dispatched to NTPC, Vindhyachal

This project has direct bearing on the national economy and helps the supplier & purchaser to monitor the coal quality being dispatched and improve the coal quality for better efficiency of power plant.

Quality evaluation of coal cores generated from exploratory drilling in virgin coal bearing area undertaken by  coal videsh (CIL).

Quality evaluation of coal cores generated from exploratory drilling in virgin coal bearing area undertaken by CMPDIL, Ranchi.

This project has direct bearing on the national economy and helps the supplier to assess the quality of the coal. This will help to estimate the reserve of the coal quality/grade wise.  

Mapping/profiling of GCV at unloading point of coal and at four other points at different sizes through sampling and characterization through their facility with NTPC, Badarpur and providing technical advice on plant performance.

Mapping/profiling of GCV at unloading point of coal and at four other points at different sizes through sampling and characterization through their facility with NTPC, Jhajjar and providing technical advice on plant performance.

Mapping/profiling of GCV at unloading point of coal and at four other points at different sizes through sampling and characterization through their facility with NTPC, Dadri and providing technical advice on plant performance

Sampling and analysis of coal for validation of ash and GCV of coal from rakes dispatched to NTPC, Singrauli

This project has direct bearing on the national economy and helps the supplier & purchaser to monitor the coal quality being dispatched and improve the coal quality for better efficiency of power plant.

Quality evaluation of coal cores generated from exploratory drilling in virgin coal bearing area undertaken by CMPDIL, Ranchi

This project has direct bearing on the national economy and helps the supplier to assess the quality of the coal. This will help to estimate the reserve of the coal quality/grade wise.  

Sampling and analysis of coal for validation of ash and GCV of coal from rakes dispatched to NTPC, Vindhyachal

This project has direct bearing on the national economy and helps the supplier & purchaser to monitor the coal quality being dispatched and improve the coal quality for better efficiency of power plant

Mapping/profiling of GCV at unloading point of coal and at four other points at different sizes through sampling and characterization through their facility with NTPC, Kanti and providing technical advice on plant performance

Sampling and analysis of coal for validation of ash and GCV of coal from rakes dispatched to NTPC,Rihand.

This project has direct bearing on the national economy and helps the supplier & purchaser to monitor the coal quality being dispatched and improve the coal quality for better efficiency of power plant

Quality Evaluation of Coal samples Received from   Indoramasynthetics at  Nagpur District,  Maharashtra (India) Ltd. 

Quality evaluation of coal received forms an integral part of quality control in the captive power plant. The coal quality data aided the plant in evaluation of coal received and its effective utilisation.

To study the washability Characteristics and Characterizations of ROM coal samples crushed to 75mm and at specific gravity 1.3 to 2.0 of Sasti, Umrer and HLC mines of WCL collected at RTPS (KPCL).To determine the specific gravity at which the maximum yield of cleans at 33% and 34% ash level is obtained.

Collection of ROM coal samples from Raichur Thermal Power Station including preliminary survey and transportation of coal samples. Screen analysis and characterization. Float and sink test. Data analysis and draft report preparation.

Collection, preparation and analysis of coal samples from rail wagons at loading ends of WCL supplied to STPS, Sarni

The third party collection, preparation and analysis of coal samples collected from loading ends of WCL for MPPGCL was for commercial evaluation of the consignment dispatched through rail rakes.

Quality analysis of the coal and oil samples submitted by Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station, Dist. Chandrapur, Maharashtra.

Analysis of coal & oil samples for specified parameters aids the TPS in achieving quality control goals and effective utilisation of high ash coal in the plant. 

Quality assessment of Imported Coal & Indigenous Coal samples supplied to Bharat Aluminium Company Limited, Korba (C.G.).

The Indian coal samples were high in ash content  in comparison to the imported coal samples whose ash content was <10 %. The GCV of the imported coal samples was higher than the Indian coal samples.

Quality assessment of 110 nos. of imported coal samples received at Power stations of MPPGCL.

The coal quality parameters like Proximate analysis and GCV; coal ash quality like AFT and other parameters like size composition and HGI data was used by the power plant for quality evaluation, blending strategies and rational utilisation.

Quality evaluation of the coal samples submitted by  Bhusawal Thermal Power Station (MAHAGENCO)

Coal quality assessment of samples received helps in the effective usage of high ash Indian coals and for preparation of suitable blends with imported coal.

Blending of Imported and Indian coal in proportions ranging from 5% to 25% and optimizing the blend proportion.

Blending of coal in different sizes.

Analysis of blends for proximate analysis (ash, moisture, fixed carbon & volatile matter), GCV, AFT, HGI, TS and TGA.

The quality of the blends has improved the overall GCV, lowered the ash content & sulphur content and increased the Carbon content. 

To compile the seam wise, block wise, coalfield wise coal quality, coal property and coal ash quality data in the database.

The database serves a guide for coal consumers to earmark coal resources for specific end use and for coal scientists for future research.

Study on the seam quality at Baranj open cast mine and audit of the coal sampling and analytical procedures adopted at Bellary TPS, Bellary, Karnataka.

One channel cut sample was collected from Baranj opencast mine for characterisation studies. In addition, one dispatch sample was collected from Majri siding to determine the quality of the dispatch.

The preliminary visit for assessing the scope of work was completed in October 2014. The detailed audit was completed in February 2015. Corrective measures were suggested in the coal sampling, sample preparation and analytical procdures. The final visit to assess the implementation of recommendations was completed in Jan 2016.

To study the suitability of various non-toxic inorganic liquids and saccharides for float and sink test of coal.

Collection of coal samples from mines.

Crushing & Screening of coal.

Washability test in conventional organic liquids and characterization.

Washability test by using some selected inorganic liquids &saccharideand characterization.

Comparative studies of both the processes.

Monitoring of the coal sampling and analytical procedures adopted at CPP-I & II of BALCO, Korba (Chhattisgarh) for one month and to suggest corrective measures.

Round the clock coal sampling from trucks, rail rakes and conveyor belts by BALCO personnel was monitored for one month. The sample preparation and analysis was also monitored. Corrective measures were suggested in SOP and made on par with Indian standards. On site training was also given to the personnel of the plant.

To determine maximum yield of cleans at desired ash level of greater than 30 % and sulphur greater than 1.2 %

ROM coal sample collected from the stock was characterized with high ash ( 46.2 %) and total sulphur(5.6 %). The cleans at 1.9 sp gr of the 73-13mm fractions were characterized at 27.2 % ash and 1.55 % Total Sulphur and in the case of the 13-0.5 mm fraction the cleans were characterized at 23.4%  Ash  and 1.20%  Total sulphur. The data shows appreciable decrease in both ash and sulphur contents.

To benchmark specific diesel consumption and quantify diesel saving potential

The proposed study would aim at setting specific diesel consumption norms for HEMMs and estimate diesel saving potential in Bhatadi opencast mine.

To benchmark SDC based on the actual operation of Heavy earth moving machines (HEMMs) during field trials and  quantify diesel saving potential

The proposed study would aim at setting specific diesel consumption norms for HEMMs and estimate diesel saving potential in AKWM opencast mine.

To benchmark SDC based on the actual operation of Heavy earth moving machines (HEMMs) during field trials, past data  and  quantify diesel saving potential

The proposed study would aim at setting specific diesel consumption norms for HEMMs and estimate diesel saving potential in AKWM opencast mine.of other similar mines.

The proposed study would aim at setting specific power consumption norms for mine and estimate energy saving potential in opencast mine. 

To benchmark specific diesel consumption (SDC) and quantify diesel saving potential.

The proposed study would aim at setting specific diesel consumption norms for HEMMs and estimate diesel saving potential in Gevra opencast mine.

To benchmark specific diesel consumption (SDC) and quantify diesel saving potential

The proposed study would aim at setting specific diesel consumption norms for HEMMs and estimate diesel saving potential in Kusmunda opencast mine.

The major objectives of benchmarking specific power consumption (SPC) in Dipka opencast mine. 

The proposed study would aim at setting specific power consumption norms for electrical machines. 

The major objectives of conducting detailed energy audit at Jalgaon Jilla Sahakari Dudh SanghLtd.are to recommend cost effective energy saving measures to reduce electricity and fuel consumption. 

The proposed study saves electricity and fuel on implementation of recommendations in thrust areas like boiler & steam distribution, electrical motors etc.  and help in saving energy for the nation.

Characterization of borehole coal cores generated from the detailed exploratory drilling in different coalfields by CMPDIL 

To collect 1421 rake samples dispatched from SECL sidings to various thermal power stations of MPPGCL

To collect 21 dispatch samples from the rakes dispatched from SECL sidings. 

To collect 10 dispatch samples from the rakes dispatched from different SECL sidings. Samples are also to be collected from the same rakes from the unloading end at SGTPS. Besides one samples each from two conveyor belts to be collected. 

Around 8 tonnes of ROM coal samples will be submitted by party from Chhal mine. ROM, clean coal and reject will be tested from detailed characterization

To screen analysis of seam III ROM coal (dispatch) of MIEL.