Coaltech Research Association

The Effects of Weathering on Coal Quality in the Limpopo and Soutpansberg Coalfields

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Unlocking obstacles to the commercialisation of eutectic freeze crystallisation

2022

Laboratory crystallisation cell tests on copper, brass, stainless steel and aluminium cooling plates in sodium sulphate solution, aimed at replacing mechanical scraping in brine treatment plants.

What this report foundHeat exchanger material governs how fast ice scale forms during eutectic freeze crystallisation of dilute brine.

R1500,00

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What this report found

Heat exchanger material governs how fast ice scale forms during eutectic freeze crystallisation of dilute brine. Induction time fell as thermal conductivity rose, so copper scaled first, while aluminium gave the lowest scaling rate because its low surface energy pushed ice crystallisation into the bulk. Stainless steel delayed onset but scaled heavily once nucleation started.

Collation of Historic Thermal Imagery

2008

Pilot exercise pulling scattered thermal survey datasets held by companies and research bodies into one mapping system, with a view to tracking coal fires and mine water discharge.

What this report foundExisting thermal imagery of the Witbank coalfield was traced to its holders and assessed for format, quality, resolution and coverage, then brought into one...

R1500,00

R1500,00

What this report found

Existing thermal imagery of the Witbank coalfield was traced to its holders and assessed for format, quality, resolution and coverage, then brought into one geographic information system with supporting metadata. Satellite thermal bands give a regional picture only; detailed mapping of coal fires or acid drainage discharge needs high resolution aerial surveys.

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