CHE 5700 - Fundamentals of Coal Utilization

Credits: 3
Following introduction to coal structure, constituents and classification, fundamental principles of coal utilization technologies will be examined. The topics to be covered include behavior of coal stockpiles, drying, pyrolysis, combustion/gasification of coal. Reactor models for utilization of coal will be discussed with reference to current environmental issues and remediation.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing