Energy Sources Part A-recovery Utilization and Environmental Effects, Vol.37, No.11, 1219-1223, 2015
Desulfurization and Demineralization of Lakhra Coal by Molten Caustic Leaching
The present study describes the beneficiation of coal using oxidative caustic molten leaching technique. The crushed coal was subjected to caustic solution in a sealed stainless vessel. The demineralization degree was estimated by determining ash, sulfur, and gross calorific value of coal samples. After leaching, significant reductions in ash and sulfur were observed: ash reduced to about 85% and sulfur reduced to approximately 40%. The increase in gross calorific value was also observed in the experiments. The demineralization of Pakistan coal by oxidative process may be a viable option for coal beneficiation.