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Symposium Proceedings: Fourteenth Biennial Lignite Symposium on the Technology and Utilization of Low-Rank Coals Held at Dallas, TX on May 19, 1987

University of North Dakota

Table of Contents (489KB)

 Part A (3.40MB)

   Introduction xi
 
Plenary Session: Abstracts and papers not available.
 
Effects of the Economy and Regulations on Western Coal
A.J. Wittmaier, President and C.E.O., Knife River Coal Mining Company, Chairman, North Dakota Lignite Council
 
America's Clean Coal Commitment
J. Allen Wampler, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy Fossil Energy,
 
An Environmentally Sound Energy Future
Milton Russell, Assistant Administrator for the Office of Policy, Planning, and Evaluation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 
TECHNICAL PROGRAM
  STREAM A: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Steam Chairman: C. A. Wentz, UND Energy Research Center
 
SESSION IA: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Session Chairman: J. P. Guertin, Electric Power Research Institute
 
Desulphurization of Low-Rank Turkish Coals By Flotation
H. Demirel, M. H. Erten, University of Missouri-Rolla		 1A1-1
 
History of Texas Lignite Utilization from a Solid Waste
Management Perspective D. F. Weber, Texas Utilities Electric Co.
 
Physical-Chemical Composition of Lignite Coal Ash: A Review
I. P. Murarka, J.P. Guertin, Electric Power Research Institute
 
SESSION 2A: Flue Gas Clean-Up
Session Chairman: G. R. Offen, Electric Power Research Institute
 
Use of Lignite Coke for Reduction of NOx After Flue Gas Desulphurization
C. Marneu, O. B. Kassebohm, P. Asmuth, Stadtwerke Duesseldorf AG		 2A1-1
 
Modified Combustion Emission Control System with Sorbent Injection Demonstration Plant for NOx/SO2 Reduction for Lignite Coal
J. A. Douglas, R. Peindel, C-E Canada Power Systems, D. J. Gass, Saskatchewan Power Coporation		 2A2-1
 

Part B(4.74MB)

 Furnace Sorbent Injection: A Pilot-Scale Evaluation of its Effect on Ash Deposition and ESP Performance
G. F. Weber, G. Schelkoph, M. Collings, UND Energy Research Center		 2A3-1
 
SESSION 3A: FLUIDIZED BED COMBUSTION
Session Chairman: H. A. Webb, U. S. Department of Energy, Morgantown Energy Technology Center
 
Performance Characteristics of Texas Lignites in AFBC
M. D. Mann, D. R. Hajicek, B. Zobeck, Und Energy Research Center		 3A1-1
 
*The Physical Model of Radiation Heat Transfer in Fluidized Beds
S. Zhen-Ting, Sanghai University of Engineering Science; P. Ying, China Wuhan Corporation		 3A2-1
 
Firing Lug-Rank Coal/Water Fuel in a Fluidized Bed
Combustor B. J. Zobeck, M. D. Mann, T. A. Potas, D. J. Mass, UND Energy Research Center		 3A3-1
 
SESSION 4A: PULVERIZED COAL COMBUSTION R&D
Session Chairman: J. D. Hickerson, U.S. Department of Energy, Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center
 
The Influence of Inorganic Matter on the Flash Pyrolysis of Some Canadian Coals
A. J. Royce, S. Miyawaki, J. Piskorz, D. S. Scott, University of Waterloo; S. Fouda, Energy Research Laboratories
 
The Effect of Coal Cleaning on the Combustion Performance Characteristics of Big Brown Lignite
J. F. Durnt, G. F. Lexa, A. A. Levasseur, Combustion Engineering, Inc.; A. K. Mehta, Electric Power Research Institute; P. D. Baumann, Texas Utilities Electric Company		 4A2-1
 
Ash Deposition Studies of Low-Rank Coals in Laboratory Furnace
R. E. Conn, S. A. Benson, L. G. Austin, Pennsylvania State University		 4A3-1
 
SESSION 5A: LIQUEFACTION
Session Chairman: B. Ignasiak, Alberta Research Council
 

Part C(5.04MB)

 ChemCoal Process Recycle Test/Indian Bead Lignite
C. R. Porter, Carbon Resources, Inc.; M. D. Hetland, C. L. Knudson, J. R. Rindt, W. G. Willson, UND Energy Research Center		 5A1-1
 
Isotopic Constraints on the Efficiency of Liquefaction of Low-Ranked Coal
J. Steer, K. Muehienbachs, University of Alberta; T. Ohuchi, D. Carson, B. Doherty, B. Ignaszak, Alberta Research Council		 5A2-1
 
The Study of Variability in the Distribution of Chemical Species in Coal Conversion Products Using Size Exclusion Chromatography - Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry (SEX-GC-MS)
C. V. Philip, R. G. Anthony, Texas A&M University		 5A3-1
 
SESSION 6A: GASIFICATION
Session Chairman: J. M. Evans, Gas Research
 
Catalytic Steam Gasification of Lignite Char
J. R. Kim, T. W. Kwon, S. D. Kim, W. H. Park, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology		 6A1-1
 
Laboratory Simulation of Postburn UCG Contaminant Production
J. E. Boysen, C. G. Mones, R. R. Glaser, Western Research Institute		 6A2-1
 
+Underground Coal Gasification: An Overview
P. Barone, Gas Research Institute
 
SESSION7A: BENEFICIATION
Session Chairman: R. E. Hucko, U. S. Department of Energy, Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center
 
Assessing Potential Benefits and Penalties of Cleaning
Low-Rank Coals P. Suardini, Kaiser Engineers, Inc.; D. J. Akers, Coal Cleaning Test Facility, C. Hancock, T U Electric		 7A1-1
 
Thermal Treatment of Low-Rank Coal and Its Relationship to Flotation Response
Y. Ye, R. Jin, J. D. miller, University of Utah		 7A2-1
 

Part D(4.09MB)

 Combined Ultrafine Grinding and Drying of a Low-Rank Coal
W. G. Steele, C. W. Bouchillon, Mississippi State University		 7A3-1
 
STREAM B: COMMERCIAL UTILIZATION
Stream Chairman: G. F. Weber, UND Energy Research Center
 
SESSION 1B: GASIFICATION
Session Chairman: J. S. Halow, U. S. Department of Energy, Morgantown Energy Technology Center
 
Gasification Island Systems
R. A. Bajura, L. H. Berkshire, K. R. Craig, J. M. Klara, K. R. Stone, Morgantown Energy Technology Center, U. S. Department of Energy		 1B-1-1
 
Conversion of Lignite to Liquid Fuels, Using Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis
T. van der Zeyde, Consultant, Amsterdam		 1B2-1
 
The Dow Syngas Project - Description and Status Report
R. H. Fisackerly, D. G. Sundstrom, The Dow Chemical Company		 1B3-1
 
SESSION 2B: MINING/TRANSPORT/HANDLING
Session Chairman: H. C. Weiss, Utility Fuels, Inc.
 
Monitoring Programs for Unit Operational Problems Due to Highly Fluctuating Lignite Quality
D. Andrew, E. Darmstaedter, J. Vidovich, GUS, Inc.		 2B1-1
 
Replacement of Two Material Control Systems with a New Centralized Color Graphics Systems
D. B. Braley, Utility Fuels, Inc.		 2B1-1
 

Part E(4.84MB)

 Jewett Mine Dewatering: An Overview
M. J. Norris, Northwestern Resources Co.		 2B3-1
 
SESSION 3B: PARTICULATE CONTROL
Session Chairman: R. L. Chambers, Southwestern Public Service
 
Enhancing Utility Baghouse Performance for Texas Lignite Ashes
L. G. Felix, P. Vann Bush, R. L. Merritt, Southern Research Institute		 3B1-1
 
Flue Gas Conditioning for Baghouse Performance Improvements with LRC
S. J. Miller, D. L. Laudal, UND Energy Research Center		 3B2-1
 
Conversion of San Antonio City Public Service J. T. Deely Unit No. 2 Electrostatic Precipitators from hot Side to Cold Side Operation
J. E. Pruske, J. R. Schwegmann, City Public Service		 3B3-1
 
Fabric and Finish Selection, Manufacturing Techniques and Other Factors Effecting Filter Bag Performance in Lignited Fired Boiler Applications
C. E. Capps, Menardi-Criswell Corp.		 3B4-1
 
SESSION 4B: SO2 CONTROL
Session Chairman: S. M. Dalton, Electric Power Research Institute
 
Economic Analysis of SO2 Control by Dry Sorbent Injection
T. P . Dorchak, U.S. DOE, METC; W.S. Lanier, S. B. Robinson, Energy and Environmental Research Corp.		 4B1-1
 
Optimization of the Gibbons Creek Limestone PGD System
J. D. Colley, R. D. Delleney, A. F. Jones, Radian Corporation		 4B2-1
 
SO2 Scrubber Performance - "The Bottom Line"
M. Wadlington, B. Ferguson, TU Electric Generating Division		 5B1-1
 

Part F(4.83MB)

 *PGD Operation and Maintenance Costs: A Function of First Cost -- Or Is It?
C. D. Gaige, S. T. Smith, V. L. Kunzweiler, Burns and McDonnell Engineering Co., Inc.		 5B2-1
 
Houston Lighting & Power Company Limestone Electric Generating Station Flue Gas Desulfurization Systems Trial Operation and Experience Report
R. M. McNamara, Houston Lighting & Power		 5B3-1
 
SESSION 6B: FLUIDIZED BED COMBUSTION
Session Chairman: S. Moore, Foster Wheeler Energy Coporation
 
Design of Montana-Dakota Utilities 80 MW KFBC Retrofit
M. Mann, UND Energy Research Center; M. Perna, Babcock & Wilcox; B. Imsdahl, Montana-Dakota Utilities		 6B1-1
 
Capital Costs for Fluidized Bed Installations Utilizing Lower Grade Fuels
M. W. McComas, L. Thies, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company		 6B2-1
 
Northern States Power Company Black Dog Generating Plant - Unit 2
B. L. Jenness, D. W. Rens, H. K. Wong, E. Kowalski, Foster Wheeler Energy Corporation		 6B3-1
 
SESSION 7B - PULVERIZED COAL COMBUSTION
Session Chairman: M. E. Fox, Texas Utilities Generating Company
 
Boiler Fouling Experimental Versus Full-Scale Behavior of Loy Yang Coal
B. Anderson, K. P. Bailey, J. B. Bell, A. L. Ottrey, State Electricity Commission of Victoria		 7B1-1
 
Benefits of Partial Moisture Reduction of High Moisture Fuels on Power Plant Performance, Operations and Maintenance
S. W. Seabury, GUS, Inc.		 7B2-1
 
Producing Electric Power from Low-Grade Lignite: Experience Gained in the Design, Construction and Operation of Central Station Power Plants Utilizing Lignite from the Jackson Formation in Texas
T. G. Edwards, Tippett & Gee, Inc.		 7B3-1
 
STREAM C: MARKET AND POLICY
Stream Chairman: G. A. Wiltsee, UND Energy Research Center
 
SESSION 1C: STATE POLICIES/INTERSTATE COMPETITION
Session Chairman: D- Jacot, North American Coal Company
 
State Policies/Interstate Competition: Panel Discussion
PANEL: George Sinner, Governor, State of North Dakota; Thomas Niquette, Director of Marketing, Northwestern Resources Co.; Dale Sandstrom, N. D. Public Service Commission; Robert E. Murray, President and Chief Operations Officer, The North american Coal Corporation; Mack Wallace, Texas Railroad Commission
 
A Comparison of Coal and Lignite Fuel Costs for Existing and New Generating Stations in Texas
Thomas Niquette, Northwestern Resources Co.		 1C1-1
 
SESSION 2C: LIGNITE USE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Session Chairman: A. Sabadell, Bureau of Science and Technology, Agency for International Development
 
Lignite Development in Pakistan
G. M. Illias, Water and Power Development Authority; D. W. Huber, USAID Mission to Pakistan		 2C1-1
 
*Utilization of Low-Grade Coals in Asian Developing Countries
H. C. Bailly, E. Kimel, Burns and Roe Coe.		 2C2-1
 
Commercial Low-Grade Coal Development in Costa Rica
O. Ramirez, Refinadora Costarricense de Petroleo; E. Y. Lam, Bechtel National, Inc.; A. J. Sabadeli, USAID Bureau for Science and Technology		 2C3-1
 
SESSION 3C: TRENDS IN FUTURE LOW-RANK COAL MARKETS
Session Chairman: H. P. Hombach, UND Energy Research Center & Euram Innovative Technology GRBH
 

Part G(4.08MB)

 The Development of New Uses for Victorian Brown Coal
G. J. Perry, D. Royston, D. J. Allardice, Coal Coporation of Victoria		 3C1-1
 
Endesa's Achievements on Low-Rank Coal Utilization at Teruel, Spain
J. Calvo, E. Menendez, ENDESA		 3C2-1
 
SESSION 4C: MARKET ANAYLSIS
Session Chairman: C. Thunem, Valhalla Enterprises
 
Will Lignite be used in the Industrial Sector of Texas?
T. J. Jackson, The North American Coal Corporation		 4C1-1
 
Kellogg's KRW IGCC POWER Generation Process
M. J. Van Sickels, The M. W. Kellogg Company		 4C2-1
 
Class "C" Fly-Ash Markets
L. E. "Tex" Leber, Nebraska Ash Company		 4C3-1
 
SESSION 5C: R&D AND RECLAMATION POLICY
Session Chairman: R. I. Starr, U. S. Department of Interior Office of Surface Mining
 
Identifying and Correlating Overburden Strata Which may Require Selective Handling Operations: I. Interpreting High-Quality Geophysical Logs
D. G. Purdy, North American Coal Coporation; O. Jenkins, Texas A&M University; J. J. Jedlicka, North American Coal Corporation		 5C1-1
 

Part H(2.93MB)

 Reclamation Experiences in Iowa: Past, Present, and Future
S. J. Kenning, Iowa State University
 
Recent Analytical Development as Related to Mined land Reclamation
J. R. Rogers, A&L Plains Agricultural Laboratory, Inc.		 5C3-1
 
SESSION6C: AIR QUALITY
Session Chairman: J. W. Mullan, National Coal Association
 
Federal Regulation of Utility Ash Disposal: A Status Report
T. E. Semminger, Commonwealth Edison Company		 6C1-1
 
SESSION 7C: BY-PRODUCT MARKETING
Session Chairman: C. J. McCormick, KBK Enterprises and JTM Industries
 
Interstate Highway Concrete Paving with Flyash
M. Strawn, National Minerals Corp.
 
*Characterization and Classification of Lignite Fly Ashes for Use in Concrete
O. E. Manz, B. Dockter, UND Coal By-Products Utilization Laboratory		 7C2-1
 
*HBAC Bottom Ash Overlay IH 30 Hopkins County
R. E. Long, Texas State Department of Public Transportation		 7C3-1
 
  Poster Sessions
Co-Chairmen: J. T. Jones, U.S. Department of Energy; D. K. Rindt, UND Energy Research Center
   
Wet Fuel Handling - a Program Minimize Pluggage
R. Bennett, W. Fogel, P. Aloia, GUS, Inc.		 PS-1
 
Clean, Low-Rank Coal Slurry Fuels
R. Dewall, UND Energy Research Center		 PS-2
 
*In-Situ Mining of Lignite with Alkaline Solutions
P. E. Fischer, H. A. Garza, C. Liu, W. O. Ouyang, Texas Tech University		 PS-3
 
The Measurement and Modeling of Thermal Properties of Lignite Coals
G. C. Glatzmaier, W. F. Ramirez, University of Colorado		 PS-5
 
*Fundamental Studies of Ash Formation During the Combustion of Low-Rank Coal
F. T. Green, J. E. O'Donnell, Midwest Research institute; G. Montgomery, UND Energy Research Center		 PS-6
 
*Characterization and Classification of Lignite Fly Ashes for Use in Concrete
O. E. Manz, B. Dockter, UND; G. J. McCarthy, D. M. Johansen, North Dakota State University		 PS-7
 
Pilot-Scale Evaluation of Furnace Sorbent Injection for SO2 Control Firing Canadian Low-Rank Coals
B. G. Hiller, G. F. Weber, UND Energy Research Center		 PS-9
 
*Kinetic Model Development for Lignite Liquefaction
P. K. Moore, R. G. Anthony, Texas A&M University		 PS-24
 
*Colloidal Coal Cleaning Method for Low-Rank Coals
E. S. Olson, J. W. Diehl, T. J. Malterer, UND Energy Research Center		 PS-26
 
*Wildlife Habitat Considerations and Native Grassland Reclamation at the desert Mine, Leon CO. Texas
M. Rhodes, Northwestern Resources CO.		 PS-27
 

*Indicates abstracts only. 
+No abstract or paper available.