Question

Explain the steps involved in handling of coal

Answer 1

Coal delivery equipment is one of the major components of plant cost. The various steps involved in coal handling are as follows:

1.   Coal delivery.

2.   Unloading

3.   Preparation

4.   Transfer

5.   Outdoor storage

6.   Covered storage

7.   Inplant handling

8.   Weighing and measuring

9.   Feeding the coal into furnace.

Answer 2

Answer:

The various steps involved in coal handling are as follows: (Fig) (i) Coal delivery (ii) Unloading (iii) Preparation (iv) Transfer (v) Outdoor storage (vi) Covered storage (vii) In plant handling (viii) Weighing and measuring (ix) Feeding the coal into furnace.