Review of experimental methods to determine spontaneous combustion susceptibility of coal – Indian context

Mohalik, N.K.; Lester, Edward; Lowndes, Ian

Abstract

This paper presents a critical review of the different techniques developed to investigate the susceptibility of coal to spontaneous combustion and fire. These methods may be sub-classified into the two following areas: (1) Basic coal characterisation studies (chemical constituents) and their influence on spontaneous combustion susceptibility. (2) Test methods to assess the susceptibility of a coal sample to spontaneous combustion. This is followed by a critical literature review that summarises previous research with special emphasis given to Indian coals.

Citation

Mohalik, N., Lester, E., & Lowndes, I. (in press). Review of experimental methods to determine spontaneous combustion susceptibility of coal – Indian context. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 31(5), https://doi.org/10.1080/17480930.2016.1232334

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Sep 1, 2016
• Online Publication Date: Oct 4, 2016
• Deposit Date: Oct 26, 2016
• Publicly Available Date: Oct 26, 2016
• Journal: International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment
• Print ISSN: 1748-0930
• Electronic ISSN: 1748-0949
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 31
• Issue: 5
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/17480930.2016.1232334
• Keywords: Coal; spontaneous combustion; susceptibility; characterisation
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/824797
• Publisher URL: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17480930.2016.1232334
• Additional Information: This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis Group in International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment on 04/10/2016, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/17480930.2016.1232334
• Contract Date: Oct 26, 2016