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LVB COAL [1 record]

Record 1 2009-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Classification of Coal
DEF

A non-binding bituminous coal with 78% to 86% fixed carbon and 14% to 22% volatile matter.

CONT

Six thermal coals ... have been evaluated in the tunnel furnace. These range from high-volatile to low-volatile bituminous and in one case the coal was unreactive.

OBS

low-volatile bituminous coal: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Classification des charbons
CONT

Six charbons thermiques [...] ont été évalués dans le four tunnel. Il y avait des charbons très volatils, des charbons bitumineux peu volatils et un charbon non réactif.

CONT

Houille bitumineuse . - [...] - Poussiers [...] - Autres houilles à faible teneur en matières volatiles.

OBS

Matière volatile. - Une matière volatile est une composante du charbon contenant essentiellement de l'hydrogène et du méthane mais aussi des composés plus complexes. Un charbon riche en matières volatiles aura une combustion rapide avec des flammes importantes. Un charbon pauvre en matières volatiles aura au contraire une combustion lente.

OBS

charbon bitumineux peu volatil : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Key term(s)
  • charbon bitumineux à faible teneur en M.V.

Spanish

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