BLENDSCAN COAL

Coal quality data creates value when it is converted into better blending decisions. BLENDSCAN Coal uses COALSCAN 9500X analyser data to optimise stockpile building, reclaim and product blending, helping operations reduce quality variation, avoid off-spec product and use available coal resources more effectively.

Key Benefits

Maintain consistent coal quality and product specifications

Reduce variability in ash, sulphur, moisture, calorific value and elemental composition

Improve stockpile and blending performance

Reduce quality giveaway and off specification product

Optimise utilisation of available coal resources

Enable data driven operational decisions

Proven Performance

Designed for coal mining, coal preparation plants and export terminals

Integrates directly with COALSCAN 9500X elemental analysers

Suitable for stockpile building, reclaim and loadout applications

Supports multiple coal products and quality targets

Supported by a global service and support network

Technology

BLENDSCAN Coal uses Scantech optimisation and constraint control algorithms to adjust blending strategies based on COALSCAN 9500X analyser measurements. The system accounts for stockpile characteristics, material availability and product quality targets.

Applications

Typical applications include:

  • Run-of-mine coal blending
  • Coal handling and preparation plant feed management
  • Product coal blending
  • Export stockpile management
  • Train loading quality control
  • Ship loading quality control
  • Multi product coal operations

Role in Process Control

The BLENDSCAN Coal operates as part of a broader measurement and control strategy within coal operations.

It enables:

  • Feed forward control of coal preparation processes
  • Feedback control of stockpile building and reclaim
  • Continuous optimisation of coal quality and product specifications
  • Improved blending efficiency and stockpile utilisation
  • Continuous decision support for operators managing coal variability

Unique Capabilities

  • Integrates directly with COALSCAN 9500X elemental analysers
  • Automatic blending optimisation based on measured coal quality
  • Supports ash, sulphur, moisture, calorific value and elemental quality targets
  • User friendly HMI with trends, alarms and reporting
  • Customisable PLC and plant interface communications
  • Electronic reporting and historical data archiving
  • Supports automated and operator assisted blending strategies

Integration Options

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