Abstract :

This Study Examines The Quality Characteristics Of Coal From Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) And Compares Them With Imported Coal, Focusing On Their Performance When Blended. As Power Generation Increasingly Relies On Consistent Fuel Quality, Blending Domestic And Imported Coal Has Become Essential For Enhancing Efficiency And Reducing Emissions. Laboratory Analyses, Including Proximate And Ultimate Tests, Calorific Value Measurement, And Ash Fusion Assessments, Reveal That ECL Coal Typically Has Higher Ash And Lower Energy Content Compared To Imported Coal. However, Blending Trials Indicate That Strategic Mixing Can Improve Combustion Performance And Reduce Harmful Emissions Like SOx And NOx. The Findings Support The Development Of Optimized Blending Strategies That Balance Cost, Performance, And Environmental Requirements. This Research Offers Valuable Guidance For Energy Planners And Thermal Plant Operators Seeking To Improve Fuel Utilization In Coal-based Power Systems. KEY WORDS: Coal Blending, Eastern Coalfields Limited, Fuel Efficiency, Calorific Value.

Published:

25-9-2025

Issue:

Vol. 25 No. 9 (2025)

Page Nos:

273-277

Section:

Articles

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