COALSCAN 1500

Some coal operations need continuous ash monitoring but prefer a system that does not require a radioactive source. COALSCAN 1500 uses natural gamma detection to monitor ash content in suitable coal applications, supporting mine grade control, plant feed monitoring, product quality and blending decisions.

Key Benefits

Maintain consistent coal quality and ash specifications

Reduce reliance on delayed laboratory results

Detect ash variability early in the process

Enable data driven operational decisions

Support stockpile management and blending strategies

Proven Performance

The COALSCAN 1500 has been developed for coal mining, preparation plant and coal handling applications

Continuous operation in demanding industrial environments

No contact with the material or conveyor belt

Suitable for raw coal, washed coal and plant feed applications

Supported by a global service and support network

Technology

COALSCAN 1500 uses Natural Gamma Ray Detection to measure gamma radiation associated with naturally occurring potassium, thorium and uranium in ash-forming minerals. The approach provides continuous ash measurement without using a radioactive source.

Applications

Typical applications include:

  • Mine grade control
  • Raw coal quality monitoring
  • Plant feed monitoring
  • Coal preparation plant feedback control
  • Product coal quality monitoring
  • Stockpile management and blending
  • Contract quality verification

Role in Process Control

The COALSCAN 1500 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 washery performance
  • Continuous monitoring of ash content
  • Improved stockpile and product quality management
  • Continuous decision support for operators managing coal quality

Unique Capabilities

  • No radioactive source required
  • No effect of steel corded conveyor belt
  • No contact with the material or conveyor belt
  • No routine sampling required during normal operation
  • Can be integrated with a ReadiMoist TBM moisture analyser for moisture and calorific value reporting

Integration Options

READIMOIST TBM 210 / TBM 220

Conveyed Flow Applications

READIMOIST TBM 230 / TBM 240

Conveyed Flow Applications

READIMOIST TBM 260

Bin & Hopper Applications

READIMOIST TBM 280

Bale Applications

SIZESCAN FOD

Foreign Object Detection

SIZESCAN PSD

Particle Size Distribution

SUPERSCAN

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