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    Symposium Paper: Improved Methods For Estimation of Coal in Situ Density and Moisture (Report On Acarp Project C10042)

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    This paper details research from ACARP Project C10042 that sought to develop improved methods for estimating coal in situ density and moisture. The project measured in situ density at over 50 data points across 7 mines using a standardized technique. Non-linear analysis showed that ash, volatile matter and carbon content strongly correlate with measured density. A model was developed that estimates in situ density with an accuracy of +/- 0.014 density units. A second model was also developed that can estimate in situ moisture with an accuracy of +/-1.4% moisture units.

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    This paper details research from ACARP Project C10042 that sought to develop improved methods for estimating coal in situ density and moisture. The project measured in situ density at over 50 data points across 7 mines using a standardized technique. Non-linear analysis showed that ash, volatile matter and carbon content strongly correlate with measured density. A model was developed that estimates in situ density with an accuracy of +/- 0.014 density units. A second model was also developed that can estimate in situ moisture with an accuracy of +/-1.4% moisture units.

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    This paper details research from ACARP Project C10042 that sought to develop improved methods for estimating coal in situ density and moisture. The project measured in situ density at over 50 data points across 7 mines using a standardized technique. Non-linear analysis showed that ash, volatile matter and carbon content strongly correlate with measured density. A model was developed that estimates in situ density with an accuracy of +/- 0.014 density units. A second model was also developed that can estimate in situ moisture with an accuracy of +/-1.4% moisture units.

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    Symposium Paper: Improved Methods For Estimation of Coal in Situ Density and Moisture (Report On Acarp Project C10042)

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    SYMPOSIUM PAPER

    IMPROVED METHODS FOR ESTIMATION OF


    COAL IN SITU DENSITY AND MOISTURE
    [REPORT ON ACARP PROJECT C10042]
    A.D. Meyers(1), C. Clarkson(2), T. Wex(1) and K.R. Leach(1)
    (1)
    A&B Mylec Pty Ltd and (2) C. Clarkson and Associates

    ABSTRACT

    The lack of a precise method for the measurement of in situ density is one of a number of
    factors that cause errors when estimating coal resources and reserves, and performing site
    tonnage and quality reconciliations. The ability to accurately quantify the tonnes of product
    coal at a specified quality from a particular area of the resource is of vital importance to the
    financial viability of any new operation attempting to develop marginal deposits.

    This paper details the outcomes from the recently completed ACARP Project C10042,
    “Estimation of Insitu Density”. The project sought to determine a viable empirical measure
    of in situ density and then develop a model for its estimation utilising a suite of chemical
    analyses that quantified the key porosity, rank and moisture characteristics. The in situ
    density measurement procedure utilised the coal application of the Australian Standard for
    the field measurement of soil density, AS1289.5.3.2-1993. Using this technique seven mines
    were visited (5 QLD / 2 NSW) to generate over 50 data sets. The specific goal of obtaining a
    wide range of coal types for the project data evaluation and model development was
    successfully achieved with sample rank (as Rvmax) ranging from 0.43 to 2.53. The complete
    ACARP project report, no. C10042, “Estimation of in situ density from apparent relative
    density and relative density analyses” (Meyers, et al, 2003) should be read in conjunction
    with this paper to fully appreciate the data generation, evaluation and modelling processes.

    Using non-linear multivariable analysis, ash, volatile matter and ultimate carbon content were
    shown to generate an excellent correlation with the measured insitu density. Subsequently, a
    model was developed for the estimation of insitu density achieving a model accuracy of +/-
    0.014RD units at a 95% confidence limit (CL). To supplement this model of in situ density,
    the same data set was used to generate a model for in situ moisture, leading to the successful
    development of a suitable model with an accuracy of +/-1.4% moisture units at a 95% CL.

    Reference :
    Meyers, A., Clarkson, C., Wex, T., & Leach, K. (2003). Improved Methods for Estimation of
    Coal in Situ Density and Moisture. Advances in the Study of the Sydney Basin; Symposium.
    Wollongong: University of Wollongong.

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