Prediction of the apparent viscosity of a slurry suspended fine particles is important for developing slurrytreating processes. After Einstein’s formulation for the apparent viscosity of a dilute, completely dispersed slurry, several viscosity equations were proposed. However, viscosity depends not only on the volume fraction of solid particles but also on many factors such as particle shape, p...

This paper describes results of a factorial experiment on coal cutting at a traverse speed of 5 meters/min, with water jets at pressures between 500 and 2,000 atmospheres and nozzle diameters in the range from 0.5 to 1 mm. These results fill a gap in the existing results on coal cutting with water jets and form the basis for the design of a coal cutting machine. The interrelationship between pr...

Lithological characteristics, mineral composition, physical properties of water and physical and mechanical properties, weathering zone distribution and other factors of bedrock weathering zone in coal-seam roof determine the strength of its watertight performance, while its performance has a direct impact on impermeable overlying loose surface water aquifers as well as the possible collapse in...

This paper describes the application of innovative hydrothermal technology on local municipal solid waste (MSW) to produce low chlorine content solid co-firing fuel with coal. Raw MSW was treated at temperatures ranging from 210 to 235°C with 30 to 90 minutes holding period. The process yielded slump products which were then naturally dried to 5% moisture content, resulted in dry products with ...

The effects of seawater and slurry ice bleeding methods on the sensory, microbiological and chemical quality changes of cod fillets during chilled storage were examined in this study. The results from sensory evaluation showed that slurry ice bleeding method prolonged the shelf life of cod fillets up to 13-14 days compared to 10-11 days for fish bled in seawater. Slurry ice bleeding method also...

Coal Tar is a semisolid byproduct obtained in the destructive distillation of bituminous coal which functions in cosmetic products as a cosmetic biocide and denaturant — antidandruff agent is also listed as a function, but this is considered an over-the-counter (OTC) drug use. Coal Tar is a nearly black, viscous liquid, heavier than water, with a naphthalene-like odor and a sharp burning taste,...

In present study, potentials of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) and water chestnut (Trapa bispinnosa) employed for phytoremediation of toxic metal rich brass and electroplating industry effluent, were examined in terms of biogas generation. Inability of the plants to grow in undiluted effluent directed to select 20%, 40% and 60% effluent concentrations (with deionized water) for phytoreme...