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South Africa Coal

Rb1 Coal

Harnessing Exceptional Energy Rb1 coal is recognized for its superior calorific value and minimal sulfur content, making it the highest grade of coal available in the South African market. It is extensively utilized in power generation facilities and industrial applications that require a cleaner-burning fuel. With its outstanding energy density, Rb1 coal promotes maximum efficiency while minimizing environmental repercussions.

Rb2 Coal

Fueling Industrial Growth Rb2 coal holds a prominent role in the South African market, characterized by its respectable calorific value and moderate sulfur levels. It is a preferred choice for industries seeking a dependable and economical fuel source. Its adaptability allows it to be employed in various applications, including cement production, steam generation, and other industrial processes.

Rb3 Coal

A Reliable Resource Rb3 coal, which has a slightly lower calorific value and higher sulfur content than Rb1 and Rb2, provides a dependable resource for multiple sectors within the South African market. It is widely used in brick kilns, small-scale industrial activities, and residential heating. Rb3 coal offers an economical option without sacrificing quality.

ParameterUnitRB1RB2RB3
Net Calorific Value (ARB)Kcal/kg600057005500
Total Moisture (ARB)%10-1211-1312-14
Inherent Moisture (ADB)%3-53-53-5
Ash (ARB)%12-1514-1720-23
Sulfur (ARB)%<1<1<1
Volatile Matter (ARB)%22-2621-2520-24

Analysis

Basis

Typical Value

Total Moisture

(% arb)

8.50

Air Dried Moisture

(% adb)

1.50

Ash

(% adb)

9.20

Volatile Matter

(% adb)

25.00

Fixed Carbon

(% adb)

64.30

Total Sulphur

(% adb)

0.42

Phosphorus in coal

(% adb)

0.046

CSN

 

7.00

Maximum Fluidity

(ddpm)

450.00

Mean Maximum Vitrinite Reflectance

(%)

1.19

Ultimate Analysis

  

Carbon

(% db)

86.89

Hydrogen

(% db)

4.96

Nitrogen

(% db)

2.26

Oxygen

(% db)

5.48

 

 

Proximate analyses

  

Inherent moisture

%

3

Total moisture

%

&

Aah

%

15

Volation matter

%

28

Fixed carbon

%

54

Ultimate analyses

  

Carbon

%

70.8

Hydrogen

%

4.49

Nitrogen

%

1.61

Oxygen

%

23.1

Sulphur

%

1.4

Forms of sulphur

  

Pyratic

%

0.878

Sulphatic

%

0.051

Organic

%

0.271

Total

%

1,200

Miling

  

HGI

 

56

Abrasion index

 

243

Ash fusion temperatures

  

Reducing

  

Deformation temp

°C

+1220

Spherical temp

°C

+1250

Hernisphere temp

°C

+1280

Flow temp

°C

+1320

Oxidizing

  

Deformation temp.

°C

+1260

Spherical temp

°C

+1310

Hemisphere temp

°C

+1340

Flow temp

°C

+1380

Calorificvalue 
Gross specific energyMJ/kg27
 kcal/kg6500
NAR specific energyMJ/kg25
 kcal/kg6000
Ashcomposition 
so,%49.24
Al-On%23.84
FeyO,%11.07
TIO%1.56
PrO%0.30
CaO%4.81
MgO%1.73
NayO%0.36
K2O%1.07
so,%4.47
MnO%0.00
BaO%0.18
S%0.18
V2Os%0.06
CryO2%0.06
ZrO2%0.11
Total%99.05