Technology of loading coal in specialized containers on a coal-loading complex
Efficient operation of the fuel and energy complex of the country largely depends on the transport and storage of solid fuels. One solution to this issue can be shipping and storage of coal in specialized containers. Peculiarities of transportation and storage of high-quality coal and briquettes in specialized containers have been described in numerous studies, but the technology of coal loading has been considered in enough detail. This work describes the technology of loading coal at coal-loading complex of a mining enterprise into specialized containers of various loading capacity depending on customer requirements and consumption volumes. A method of calculating the time of loading has been worked out. The calculations allow us to estimate the time of loading in specialized containers, depending on the weight of the loaded coal. Transportation of coal (especially of sized coal and briquettes) in special containers to different groups of consumers will help to preserve the quality of the fuel, to deliver it to consumers without loss and environmental pollution and to reduce the time of transfer from one mode of transport to another.