This document provides an overview of a coal handling plant (CHP). It discusses the key components and processes within a CHP, including:
- Transportation of coal primarily via railways to the plant.
- Analysis of incoming coal to check quality matches agreements.
- The general layout and flow of coal through the plant via wagon tipplers, conveyor belts, crushers, and bunkers.
- The crushing process uses a three stage system to reduce coal size.
- Operational cycles to bunker, stack, or reclaim coal depending on bunker levels and maintenance needs.
- Key equipment used includes wagon tipplers, conveyor belts, double roll crushers, rotary break