Browsing ETD@PUK by Subject "Coal"
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An analysis of the sustainable mining of selected minerals and metals in South Africa
(North-West University, 2011)The study was done to understand the direction in which South Africa’s mining model is developed and the changes required for South Africa to take its rightful place in the mainstream spheres of economic and commercial ... -
The design and operational behaviour of a laboratory scale fixed-bed gasifier
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Fixed bed coal gasification and combustion operations form an important part in the global energy supply, and these processes are characterized by complex interactions which are difficult to study on an industrial scale. ... -
Development of a micro scale pulverised coal test burner
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The power demand in South Africa continues to grow which makes it more important to understand different input parameters in power stations. One of these input parameters is the calorific value (CV) of coal. The current ... -
The influence of CO? on the steam gasification rate of a typical South African coal
(North-West University, 2013)It is recognised that the reactions with steam and CO2 are the rate limiting step during coal gasification, and a vast number of studies has been dedicated to the kinetics of these reactions. Most studies were carried out ... -
Ionizing radiation as imaging tool for coal characterization and gasification research
(North-West University, 2012)In this study, imaging with ionizing radiation was evaluated as a research technique in coal research. Part of the evaluation was to conduct a thorough literature survey as well as a preliminary investigation into coal ... -
Nigerian coal power stations : their future in the light of global warming
(North-West University, 2008)Nigeria is presently being faced with a growing electricity demand problem following its population growth rate. The total installed capacity is far less than the current demand for electricity supply. As a way of bridging ...
