Development of Techniques for Obtaining and Storing Premium Coal Samples. Final Report March 1981 - April 1984

摘要

Four coal seams of varying rank and geographic distribution were sampled. The samples were transported to the SIU Laboratory for processing in inert atmosphere facilities. Sample processing occurred in two stages; first, in an inflatable room and then in a glove box. Eleven analytical techniques were used to monitor the stored coals. The main functions of these tests were to determine which of the storage conditions best preserved the coals and the sensitivity of each of these tests for detecting early sample oxidation.