Coal and Ash Handling

The Coal and Ash Handling course is designed for those individuals that handle or otherwise exposed to low CV/sub-bituminous coals and its ash. The attendees will be able to recognize hazards related to this unique coal, process equipment, and operational practices. Once hazards are understood, attendees will be able to take appropriate actions to protect themselves and others form harm while protecting the plants assets.

Introductions Systems Thinking Characteristics of coals: Coal sources
Coal ranks and characteristics - basic
Differences and behavior "Dusts: Sources
Equipment reliability impacts
Equipment/area hazards and risks
Controls
Containment
Dust Suppression
Dust Collection
Explosion characteristics
Housekeeping"
"Equipment and process specifics: Receiving (Vessel)
Conveying (conveyor safety, conveyor components, belt cleaners/plows, housekeeping, instrumentation, etc.)
Chutes
Load zones
Dust mitigation (collection, suppression, housekeeping)
Transfer points
Short term storage
Long term storage
Coal pile management, practices
Reclaiming
Crushing and sizing
Bins, bunkers, hoppers, silos
Fire detection and suppression
Pulverizers/Mills
Burner pipes
Ash handling from backend steam generator (boiler) to disposal
Operations, procedures, practices
Maintenance practices"
"Emergency preparedness and response Fire behavior
Fire and explosion
Fire detection and suppression
Hazards to humans and environment
Prevention
Preparedness"Emergency preparedness and response Fire behavior
Fire and explosion
Fire detection and suppression
Hazards to humans and environment
Prevention
Preparedness