coal handling equipment and technology in the spotlight
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thyssenkrupp: efficient equipment for entire coal handling process plastics and dyes. Both ammonia and methanol can be synthesized from brown or hard coal, while fuels are produced with coal-to-liquid processes. These industrial processes rely on a reliable logistics network that links the mine with the plant. The need for long-distance transport has led to the development of specialized rail and port infrastructure for import/export terminals. Coal deposits are often located in more remote areas and transport by train or ship becomes necessary to feed the plants and power
stations. Countries which do not have their own coal deposits, or where the coal demand exceeds national supply, need to import the coal they require by sea. The vessels bringing the coal are loaded at export terminals which are equipped to receive the bulk material from open pit mines and transfer it onto ships. Import terminals have to be developed to unload the coal and direct it onwards to the industrial user. thyssenkrupp Mining Technologies is one of only a few companies in the world
FEBRUARY 2022
Coal represents a major portion of dry bulk which is transported around the globe today. Alongside other fossil fuels such as natural gas and oil, it remains an important source of energy in many parts of the world. The production of steel still depends on coke, which is one of the most important products derived from hard coal. Coal tar, a by-product of the coking process, is an important raw material for the chemical industry. The aromatics and carbolic acid which are derived from it, are used for the manufacture of a variety of
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