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Comparative Analysis of Coal Quality across Various Coal Basins in Sumatra: A Case Study of Calorific Value, Moisture Content, and Sulfur Content

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Title: Comparative Analysis of Coal Quality across Various Coal Basins in Sumatra: A Case Study of Calorific Value, Moisture Content, and Sulfur Content
Authors: Farrah Hanum Hanum, Iqbal Hapsauqi, Siti Jamilatun, Jiran Nirmalasari
Source: Indonesian Journal of Chemical Research, Vol 12, Iss 1 (2024)
Publisher Information: Universitas Pattimura, 2024.
Publication Year: 2024
Subject Terms: Chemistry, Chemical engineering, 13. Climate action, coal characteristic, calorific value, total moisture, TP155-156, 15. Life on land, QD1-999, 7. Clean energy, sumatera coal, sulfur analysis
Description: Indonesia and other countries have used coal as their main energy source for many years. Due to variances in coal formation, maturity, and geological history, each basin may have a range in coal quality. It houses unique coal basins—South Sumatra, Central Sumatra, Riau, and Aceh—each marked by distinct geological features. Variations in coal formation, maturity, and geological history contribute to quality differences. The analysis of coal quality plays a crucial role in determining its suitability for various applications, including power generation, industrial processes, and export purposes. This study focuses on the coal characteristics of Riau (Coal A), Bengkulu (Coal B), South Sumatra (Coal C), and Jambi (Coal D), evaluating parameters such as calorific value, moisture content, and sulfur content. Employing ASTM-based analysis methods, results reveal that Coal D exhibits the lowest sulfur but has a diminished calorific value, while Coal A boasts a higher calorific value but the highest total sulfur content. Understanding such distinctions is crucial for determining coal's suitability for diverse applications like power generation, industrial processes, and exports. Hopefully, this research could help in estimating the economic potential of these basins, identifying areas with higher-quality coal, and planning future exploration and development activities.
Document Type: Article
ISSN: 2614-2627
2338-5359
DOI: 10.30598/ijcr.2024.12-han
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/059cb6b6da244c57821548948d262ac9
Rights: CC BY NC ND
Accession Number: edsair.doi.dedup.....b9b386f00b5b4edaca8ee608f891942e
Database: OpenAIRE
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Abstract:Indonesia and other countries have used coal as their main energy source for many years. Due to variances in coal formation, maturity, and geological history, each basin may have a range in coal quality. It houses unique coal basins—South Sumatra, Central Sumatra, Riau, and Aceh—each marked by distinct geological features. Variations in coal formation, maturity, and geological history contribute to quality differences. The analysis of coal quality plays a crucial role in determining its suitability for various applications, including power generation, industrial processes, and export purposes. This study focuses on the coal characteristics of Riau (Coal A), Bengkulu (Coal B), South Sumatra (Coal C), and Jambi (Coal D), evaluating parameters such as calorific value, moisture content, and sulfur content. Employing ASTM-based analysis methods, results reveal that Coal D exhibits the lowest sulfur but has a diminished calorific value, while Coal A boasts a higher calorific value but the highest total sulfur content. Understanding such distinctions is crucial for determining coal's suitability for diverse applications like power generation, industrial processes, and exports. Hopefully, this research could help in estimating the economic potential of these basins, identifying areas with higher-quality coal, and planning future exploration and development activities.
ISSN:26142627
23385359
DOI:10.30598/ijcr.2024.12-han