THE COAL PROBLEM
THE COAL PROBLEM
Innovating Environmental Protection
The process of coal mining,
particularly when
conducted on the surface,
engenders transient
upheavals across extensive
land expanses. Prominent
activities such as drilling,
crushing, and transporting
coal invariably bequeath a
residue of coal dust on flat
surfaces, subsequently
susceptible to wind-borne
dispersion throughout the
vicinity.
The repercussions of this
coal dust reverberate
through the surrounding
ecosystem and give rise to
substantial health concerns
for coal workers.
Legal mandates necessitate
coal mining enterprises to
establish robust coal dust
management and
monitoring mechanisms.
Coal mining, inherently a
limited-term land utilization
endeavour, necessitates a
subsequent phase of land
rehabilitation to facilitate
reclamation and restoration
of the mined terrain.
Traditionally, water spray emerges as the predominant avenue for managing coal dust.
However, this method consumes substantial volumes of water, necessitating spraying at intervals of 3-4 hours to counteract potential evaporation.
Not only does this approach impose a considerable, ongoing burden on water resources, but it also amplifies storage and transportation expenses due to augmented weight.
The lion’s share of coal losses transpire throughout the storage and transportation phases, accounting for an approximate loss of AU$19 per cart.
Coal Shield, fortified with its
capability to endure wind
speeds of up to 180 km/h,
is purposefully crafted to
mitigate the repercussions
stemming from airborne coal
dust on the environment and
the consequent product loss.
Incorporating Coal Shield
during these operational
phases has the potential to
generate savings of
approximately A$10 per cart,
all the while effectively
mitigating the considerable
environmental impact
induced by coal dust.
The strategic application
of Coal Shield presents a
viable solution to
this challenge.