Methods of Test For Coal Carbonization - Caking Index, Swelling Number and (LT) Gray-King Assay

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METHODS OF TEST FOR COAL
CARBONIZATION -CAKING INDEX,
SWELLING NUMBER AND (LT)
(Reaffirmed 2011)
GRAY-KING ASSAY

( First Revision J
(Reaffirmed 2010)
(Reaffirmed 2009)
UDC 662’66 : 662’8’057_‘1
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Q BIS 1993
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 110002
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FOREWORD
This Tndian Standard ( First Revision ) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the
draft finalized by the Solid Mineral Fuels Sectional Committee had been approved by the Petroleum,
Coal and Related Products Division Council.
This standard was first issued in the year 1959 when it was prepared on the basis of limited
investigational data available with Central Fuel Research Institute, Regional Coal Survey Stations
and other centres of investigation and research in those days. The Committee at that time could
derive benefit of studying various documents circulated by International Organization for
Standardization ( IS0 ) which were also in the formative stages. The Committee, responsible for
the preparation of this standard had, therefore, envisaged to update the same as and when more
data are made available.
In the present version use of transparent borosilicate glass retorts in addition to those of silica
retorts has been prescribed on the basis of investigational work done and data made available.
Besides, a simplified yet reliable method for determination of bulk density of finely crushed electrode
carbon/coke breeze has been incorporated in place of the former cumbersome method. The details
of various test methods have also been suitably updated.
In the preparation of this standard considerable assistance has been drawn from the following
documents issued by the Technical Committee, namely, ISO/TC 27 - Solid Mineral Fuels of Inter-
national Organization for Standardization ( IS0 ):
i) IS0 501 : 1981 Coal - Determination of the crucible swelling number, and
ii) IS0 502 : 1982 Coal - Determination of caking payer Gray-King coke test.
Owing to the varying characteristics of coal, tests prescribed in this standard are empirical and valid
only ii” the conditions of test are rigidly observed.
For the purpose of deciding whether test results comply with the requiremenrs of different
standards of quality, the final value, observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test, shall be
rounded off in accordance with IS 2 : 1960 ‘Rules for rounding off numerical values ( revised )'.
Number of significant places retained in the rounded off value should be the same as that of the
specified value in the appropriate standard.
IS 1353 : 1993
Indian Standard
METHODS OF TEST FOR COAL
CARBONIZATION - CAKING INDEX,
SWELLING NUMBER AND (LT)
GRAY-KING ASSAY
(First Revision )
1 SCOPE 4 SAMPLING
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4.1 Methods of Sampling
This standard prescribes the methods of test for coal
carbonization, namely, agglutinating or caking index, Methods of sampling shall be as prescribed in
swelling number and low temperature (LT) Gray- IS 436 (Pa.rt l/Set 1) : 1964.
King assay.
5 CAKING AND SWELLING PROPERTIES
OF COAL
2 REFERENCES
5.1 The caking power of coal is the property or
Following Indian Standards are necessary adjuncts ability of coal to form a coherent mass when the
to this standard: finely powdered coal is heated under specified
conditions in the laboratory. A number of methods
IS No. Title have been evolved for the measurement of this
property, but the evaluation of the results of those
436 (Part 11 Methods of sampling of coal and has differed because the property measured had not
Set 1) : 1964 coke: Part 1 Sampling of coal, always been exactly the same. It is a matter of
Section 1 Manual sampling (/irst experience that for laboratory purposes, the
revision) measurement of one or other of these properties gives
1350 (Part 4/ Methods of test for coal and a fairly reliable indication of the coking class into
Set 2) : 1975 coke : Part 4 Ultimate analysis, which a given coal falls. Three methods are in use,
Section 2 Determination of namely:
nitrogen (first revision) a) Sand Method for determining Agglutination
Index,
3 TERMINOLOGY b) Crucible Swelling Number Test, and
c) Gray-King Assay (LT) Coke Type.
For the purpose of this standard the following
The sand method for determining stickiness or
definitions shall apply.
agglutinating power has gained general acceptance
in India but there are many alternatives for the
3.1 Agglutinating Index (Caking Index)
determination of caking power either quantitatively
Maximum whole number ratio of sand to coal in or qualitatively.
a mixture of standard sand and coal which, after
6 AGGLUTINATING INDEX OR CAKING
heating under specified conditions, gives a coherent
INDEX
mass, capable of supporting a 500 g mass and
generating less than 5 percent of loose powder. It 6.1 Outline of the Method
is necessary that specially prepared angular sand of
From a series of tests, the maximum ratio of sand
specific graded size and quality should be used.
to coal is obtained in a coal sand mixture which,
after carbonization under specified conditions, gives
3.2 Crucible Swelling Number
a coherent mass capable of supporting a 500 g mass,
Size index of the coke button produced when 1 g at the same time the proportion of loose powder
of coal is heated under specified conditions, as being less than 5 percent of the mass of sand and
compared with a set of standard profiles. coal. This is the agglutinating index or caking index.
It is understood that this method provides only an
3.3 Low Temperature (LT) Gray-King Assay approximate measure of the tendency of a coal to
agglutinate or to produce a lump from powder. To
Size and nature of coke residue and also the yields ensure reliable comparison, it is necessary that
of coke and various byproducts namely, tar, liquor, comparative tests between different operators should
ammonia and gas produced by carbonizing 20 g of be carried out with supplies from the same batch
coal at 600°C in a transparent borosilicate glass or of sand. In all cases the batch number should be
silica retort under specified conditions. stated.
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6.2 Apparatus 6.3 Sand
a) Weighing bottle - stoppered, cylindrical, It is extremely important that the sand used in this
approximately 75 mm in height and 2.5 mm test should be of uniform quality with regard to size,
in diameter. purity, sharpness, etc. The standard silica sand is
not soluble in hot dilute hydrochloric acid to a
b) Silica crucible - translucent, with lid, of
greater extent than 0.5 percent. It consists mainly
even taper, the imler surface being free from of angular particles of pure silica, and is free from
roughness. The crucible shall conform to the
impurities, such as clay, chalk, or iron carbonate.
following dimensions:
It is graded to pass IS Sieve 30 (296 microns) and
Internal diameter at the 38 ? 1 mm to be retained on IS Sieve 20 (211 microns) containing
top of crucible not more than 5 percent of oversize and not more
than 10 percent of undersize, the oversize and
External diameter at 26 2 1 mm undersize material being not appreciably different
bottom from the specified screen sizes. The sand shall not
Thickness of walls: break down on heating for three hours at 920°C to
At top of crucible 2.25 ? 0.50 mm such an extent that the percentage of undersize
material is increased by 2.5. Sand of this quality
At bottom 1.25 to 1.5 111111 is obtainable from the Central Fuel Research Institute
F.R.I., Bihar, India.
Height of crucible 42 t 0.75 mm
Radius of curvature, 3.5 mm 6.4 Procedure
rounded edge of crucible
bottom 4 Air-dry the coal and grind it so that the
material just passes through IS Sieve 20 (211
Minimum width of lid 46 mm micron). In preparing the coal to this size,
it is essential that very fine grinding should
Maximum width, includ- 60 to 62.5 mm be avoided since the results obtained are to
ing extension to facilitate some extent dependent upon the amount of
handling very fine material in the sample.
Thickness of lid About 1.5 mm
b) Weigh into the weighing bottle, the requisite
Diameter of recessed 36 mm amounts of the coal and the standard sand
part of lid to give 25 g of the mixture, containing the
two ingredients in the desired proportions.
Depth of recessed 3 to 4 mm Mix the sand and coal by rotating the tube
part of lid between the finger and thumb, until the
Spat&z - made from sheet metal 0.7 mm mixture is of uniform appearance to the eye.
cl Pour the mixture into the silica crucible, the
(or 22 SWG)
inner surface of which having been covered
4 Silica triangle support - of such dimensions with a layer of graphitic carbon froni a
that the crucible [see 6.2 (b)] is held upright previous test.
with the base 10 mm above the level of the
bench. Cl As some segregation of the ingredients may
occur during the transfer to the crucible
e) Glazed paper complete the mixing by rotating the crucible,
resting on its base, with the left hand in a
f) MuJfle furnace - gas or electrically heated,
counter-clockwise direction. At the same time,
capable of maintaining a steady temperature
hold the spatula with the narrower end in
of 900 + 15OC, provided with a closely fitting
the right hand slightly inclined to the vertical
door. The heat reserve of this furnace should
away from the operator with the blade of
be such that the temperature is regained
the spatula facing the direction of rotation
before the end of the seven minutes heating
of the crucible, and with its broader end
period of the test. The temperature should
immersed in the mixture. Repeatedly raise
be determined by means of a suitable insulated
and lower the spatula while the crucible is
thermocouple and millivoltmeter, the hot
rotated, continue the mixing for two minutes,
junction of the former being placed away
and withdraw the spatula. Level the surface
from the floor or sides of the furnace but
of the mixture by pressing gently with the
in the position to be occupied subsequently
narrower end of the rubber bung, care being
by the crucible.
taken during this operation that the crucible
f4 Rubber bung - solid, conforming to the is not jarred or the contents tamped.
following dimensions:
4 Cover the crucible with its lid and transfer
Diameter: to the silica triangle support. Place the crucible
Narrow end 35 mm and the support, in an electric or gas-fired
Wide end 41 mm muffle, previously raised to a steady
Height 32 mm temperature of 900°C ?r 15OC and provided
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with a closely fitting door. Replace the 7.2 Gas Heating Method
muffle door. At the end of seven minutes
withdraw the crucible and the support 7.2.1 Apparatus
from the furnace and allow to cool slowly
The assembly of the apparatus is shown in Fig. 1.
to room temperature while standing on
It consists of the following components.
an asbestos board. At the end of 30 to 40
minutes remove the crucible lid, with-
draw the crucible from the support and place
it on its base on a sheet of glazed paper.
d Place the rubber bung with the narrower end

resting on the surface of the contents of the
crucible. Invert the crucible and rubber bung
by holding the rim of the crucible and the
rubber bung, on opposite sides, between the
thumb and second finger of one hand. Carry
out this operation over the sheet of glazed
paper so that any particles falling from the
crucible and adhering to the finger and thumb
may be collected. Raise the crucible vertically
away from the carbonized residue of sand
and coal. Lift the residual cake from the
bung, holding it gently between the finger
and thumb (care being taken to product no
powder) and place it with its broad end on
a porcelain tile. Gently lower a 500 g mass 0
until its base rests upon the carbonized
residue and not whether the mass is supported *fBESTOS C,?MfNT
PIPING
CLU BURNER
without crumbling. Weigh the loose powder t IE.Tnm) (WALL TYKKNESS Snm,)
on the glazed paper, together with that from

the top of the bung.
f) After the test, the imler side of the crucible

will be found to be covered with a bright
layer of carbon. This should be retained
from test to test and should not be burnt
off.
g) Repeat the test with increasing ratios of

sand to coal, the mass of the total mixture
All dimensions in millimetres.
always being 25 g and report as agglutinating
index the maximum ratio which supports a FIG. 1 APPARATUSFORno CRWBIE SWELLING
mass of 500 g with the proportion of loose NUMBERTEST
powder being less than 5 percent of the mass
of the mixture. 7.2.1.1 Silicn
Translucent, squat shape, having a silica lid with
7 CRUCIBLE SWELLING NUMBER
ring handle weighing not more than 12.75 g or less
than 11 g with capacity approximately 17 ml and
7.1 General
with the dimemions given in Fig. 2.
The swelling number of coal, as determined by the
crucible swelling number test, described below, is
intended solely to give some comparative measure
of the swelling properties of coals. From a
consideration of the average error, it has been
ascertained that the mean result of four tests on the
same coal sample is correct to within 2 1 unit in
99 out of 100 cases and within -C 0.5 unit in SO’
out of 100 cases, there is thus some assurance that
different investigators can closely reproduce
results on the same coal. The source of heat used
in the test is a gas burner or electrically heated
furnace. The International Organization for All dimensions in millimelres.
Standardization (ISO) has recommended both the FIG. 2 CRVJBLE AND LID FORCRUCIBLESWELLING
heating methods. NUMBER
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In case where the lower surface of the crucible lid 7.2.3 Grinding the Coal
is not flat, difficulty may be experienced in assessing
Air-dry the coal to be tested and grind it so that
the swelling number~of the coal. To overcome this,
it passes IS Sieve 20 (211 microns) [see 6.4 (a)].
it is suggested that a small mica plate should be
The grinding should be done not more than two hours
inserted between the lid aud the crucible before
before testing coal of weak swelling characteristics
heating the coal.
to prevent error due to oxidation.
7.2.1.2 Silica triangle
7.2.4 Procedure
Consisting of translucent silica tubing, 6 to 6.5 mm
Weigh 1.00 to 1.01 g of the freshly ground coal
external diameter, mounted on chrome-nickel wire
into a crucible and lightly tap the crucible 12 times
the length of the side being 63 to 64 mm, the diameter
on the bench to level the surface of the coal. Cover
of the inscribed circle being approximately 32 mm.
the crucible with the lid and place it upright in the
silica triangle supported in the draught shield. Light
7.2.1.3 Teclu burner
the gas and heat for such time as is required for
12.7 mm bore. Any other suitable type of burner the flame of the burning volatile matter to die out,
may also be used. and in any case for not less than 2.5 minutes. Allow
the crucible to cool and carefully remove the coke
7.2.1.4 Draught shield button. Repeat the test until four buttons have been
obtained. In some cases it may be necessary to
Made from asbestos cement piping, approximately prepare 5 buttons. After each test remove the carbon
150 mm long with 100 mm internal and 110 mm residue in the crucible and wipe the interior of the
external diameters. The piping has three slots at one crucible clean.
end, 25 mm deep, in which the wire portions of
the silica triangle rest (see Fig. 1). 7.2.5 Examination
7.2.2 Conditions of Heating Compare the coke button with the standard numbered
outlines in Fig. 3. For the comparison, rotate the
The gas pressure and the gas and air supplies for button about its axis so that the largest profile is
the burner shall be adjusted by enlarging the size presented to view. A method of viewing which
of the gas jet so that the flame is approximately excludes the effect of parallax is shown in Fig. 4.
300 mm long. With the burner so adjusted, the position Place-the drawing with which the button is to be
of the crucible, resting in the silica triangle and compared exactly in the centre of the field of vision
supported in the draught shield, shall be so arranged
from the top of the tube. Arrange the button so that
that the flame envelops the crucible and the the maximum cross section is in line with the drawing
temperature of the inner surface of the bottom of when viewed with one eye placed immediately over
the crucible reaches 800°C 2 10°C in 1.5 minutes the top of the tube.
and 82OOC + 5OC in 2.5 minutes from the time the
gas is ignited first. With these conditions, it will 7.2.6 Report
generally be found that the base of the crucible is
just above the tip of the blue cone. These conditions The swelling index of a button is the number inscribed
apply particularly to coal gas of about 4 500 K- in the outline that its largest profile most nearly
Cal/nm3. For gas of much higher or much lower matches. Report the mean swelling number of the
calorific value a different length of flame may be series, expressed to the nearest half number.
required. The use of four crucibles so that the test
can be carried out in rapid sequence, following a 7.2.7 For non-swollen button, the number ‘0’ is used
blank test to warm the draught shield, is helpful when to describe coals which give a powder residue. The
difficulty is found in attaining the standard rate of number ‘l%’ describes coals which give a coherent
heating. These conditions of heating shall be residue that will not bear a 500 g mass. The number
checked at frequent intervals by means of a fine ‘1’ describes coals which give a coherent residue
wire thermocouple inserted through a pierced lid, that cracks into two or three hard piece when the
and having its unprotected junction in contact with 500 g mass is applied.
the centre of the base of the empty crucible. This
couple should be made of wires not heavier than 7.3 Electrical Heating Method
0.22 mm platinum or 0.45 mm base metal, and the
end of the couple should be in the form of flattened 7.3.1 Apparatus
loop so that the junction and a portion of each wire
rest on the bottom of the crucible during a 7.3.1.1 Furnace
temperature measurement. The conditions for attaining
A suitable type of electrically heated furnace is
the correct heating having been ascertained, the
shown in Fig. 5, although other types of furnaces
apparatus may conveniently remain permanently
errected by fixing the draught shield on a suitable may also be used, provided that the results obtained
support, the burner remaining centred and being are the same (within % unit) as those obtained with
adjusted in situ. the gas heating method.
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FIG. 3 STANDARD PROFILESAND CORRESPONDING
CRUCIBLESWELLINGNUMBERS
The furnace illustrated consists of a groove refractory

plate approximately 100 mm in diameter and 20 mm
thick, carrying the heating element, which can be
spiralled metallic coil. An inverted silica dish of
1 mm wall thickness, 10 nun high and approximately
85 nun external diameter, is placed over the windings
and acts as a support for the crucible.
The plates are surrounded by a refractory cylinder

of approximately 225 mm diameter, bored to a depth
of about 50 mm with a 100 mm diameter hole. The
cylinder is fitted with a refractory lid 75 mm thick,
a hole 50 mm in diameter is bored in the centre
of the refractory lid to allow for insertion of the
crucible. The whole furnace is placed in an aluminium
or mild steel case.
A hole bored through the base of the furnace enables

a thermocouple to be placed in contact with the
underside of the silica dish.
The furnace shall be equipped with a suitable auto-

transformer meter and suitable temperature measuring
device.
7.3.1.2 Crucible and lid

Same as described under 7.2.1.1.
7.3.1.3 Pierced silica lid L BUTTON
Similar to that described in 7.2.1.1 but with a All dimensionsin millimetres.

6 mm hole to accommodate the thermocouple
(Fig. 6). FIG. 4 APPARATUS
FORVIEWINGTHEBLJITON
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SILICON OISH. .
lmm THICK
MS PLATE
REFRACTORY
INSULATION L
HEATER BASE -/

FIG. 5 DETAILSOF SWFUING INDEXFURNACE
,-HOLE 06
7.3.3 Procedure
Weigh 1.00 to 1.01 g of the freshly ground sample

into a dry crucible and lightly tap the crucible about
12 times on the bench to level the surface of the
TO 0 coal. Cover the crucible with the unpierced lid and
place it centrally in the furnace on the silica dish.
Heat until the volatile matter ceases to be evolved
and in any case for at least 2.5 min.
Remove the crucible from the furnace and allow it
FIG. 6 PIERCED Caucre~~ LID
to cool. Examine the residue as specified in 7.2.5.
7.3.1.4 Thermocouples
Carry out five tests in succession, replacing one
Of fine wire of diameter not greater than 0.5 mm crucible with the next to avoid heat losses through
if made of chrome1 alumel. The ends of the couple the top of the furnace.
shall be in the form of a flattened loop.
After each test burn off the carbon residue and wipe
7.3.2 Preparation of Apparatus the crucible with a clean cloth.
Switch on the furnace and adjust the energy input
7.4 Report
so that a steady temperature of about 85OOC is
maintained at the base of the crucible resting on Report the swelling number of the coal as specified
the silica plate. Remove the crucible and insert a in 7.2.6 and 7.2.7.
cold crucible covered with a pierced lid through
which passes the fine wire thermocouple held so that 8 DETERMINATION OF LOW TEMPERA-
its unprotected junction and a portion of each wire TURE (LT) GRAY-KING ASSAY
rests on the base of crucible. Ascertain that the
standard heating conditions of 800 + 10°C in 1.5 8.1 General
minute and 820 2 5OC in 2.5 minute are attained
from the time of inserting the crucible. If these The purpose of the test is to assess the caking
conditions are not attained, adjust the furnace properties of a coal or a blend of coals and also
temperature until the specified conditions are attained. the yield of various byproducts by carbonising in
Record the furnace temperature as indicated by a laboratory under standard conditions at a maximum
the thermocouple at the underside of the silica dish, temperature of 6OOOC. The coke residue from the
this temperature serving as a datum. carbonization of finely ground coal at 600°C is
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8.2.3 Retort
classified by comparison with a series of described
coke types. For strongly swelling coals, the coal is
blended with electrode carbon or high temperature Preferably of transparent borosilicate glass/silica,
coke breeze in a proportion which gives on consisting of a tube, 300 mm in length closed at
carbonization, a strong, hard coke of the same volume one end, with a side-arm near the open end and
as the original coal and electrode carbon/coke with dimensions and tolerances as given in Fig. 8.
breeze mixture. There should be a slight taper in the bore of the
tube so that it is little wider at the open end than
8.2 Apparatus at the closed end.
Figure 7 shows the assembly of apparatus. 8.2.4 Receivers
8.2.1 Furnace Tar cooler C is a U-shaped hard glass tube (see

Fig. 9) with its inlet limb closely fitting the rubber
‘A’ is a 300 mm long tubular electrically heated bung attached to the side arm of the retort and outlet
type capable of giving a uniformly heated space (within limb extended and bent to allow for connection with
10°C any temperature between 3OOOC and 6OOOC) the ammonia scrubber D downstream. It is provided
in the middle 20 cm portion. The wheels fitted to with a bulb (at the bottom) of capacity of at least
the furnace facilitate its easy movement over the 5 ml for receiving the condensed products and a
retort (B). The energy regulator of the furnace stopcock which allows their removal when required.
should be capable of allowing temperature rise at The tar cooler is supported suitably and cooled
the rate of 5OC per minute. The well fitting ends externally by immersing in a tall glass beaker/jar
of insulated material provided prevent undue cooling containing cold water or ice.
of the retort by circulation of air.
NOTES
8.2.2 Thermocouple 1 Glass beaker/jar is preferable as it allows for the observation

of tar cooler, progress of condensation of products, leakage,
A thermocouple is fitted into a refractory or stainless if any, of the stopcock, etc, from outside enabling the operator
steel sheeth passing through the rear end of to take the required precautionary measures.
the furnace and positioned so that the tip of the
thermocouple is midway along the length of the 2 If it is required to determine the (LT) Gray-King Coke
Type only the outlet limb of the tar cooler is fitted with a
charge and the sheath is almost in contact with the
suitable extension of rubber and silica rubings leading to
retort when the latter is in the furnace. The the atmosphere or with a burner at the end of which the
thermocouple is connected with an instrument for gas can be burnt. The type of furnace shown in Fig. 10
measuring the emf or equivalent temperature allows for multiple determinations of coke type
difference, the combination being sensitive to 5’C. simultaneously.
FIG. 7 Low TEMPERATURE GRAY-KING ASSAY APPARATUS
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NOTES
1 True specific gravity or density is determined by the normal
method using the density bottle. To ensure complete wetting
of the electrode carbon, a one percent solution of a sodium
alkyl sulphate type wetting agent solution is used and the
density bottle containing the electrode carbon and the wetting
agent solution is evacuated to pressure of 60 mm of mercury
in a vacuum desiccator. This vacuum is maintained for 10
minutes before transferring the density bottle to a water-bath
-3121INT OIA thermostatically controlled at 2F’C.
(~'WLFERAILV
3 o-s)
2 In place of electrode carbon, high temperature coke breeze
of normal metallurgical coke crushed 100 percent through 15
IS Sieve with about 50 percent passing through 6 IS Sieve
may be used.
8.2.7 Ammonia Scrubber

D is a hard glass tube fitted with a stopcock at
bottom and an inlet limb as shown in detail in
Fig. 9. The scrubber is charged with dilute sulphuric
acid (about 6 N) to absorb ammonia gas. The closely
fitting rubber bung at the top of the scrubber is
provided with a bent glass outlet tube which in turn
WALLTM~CKNESS is connected to the gas-holder through the stopcock
L.
NOTE - A few glass beads are to be immersed in H,SO,
solution to increase the surface area.
8.2.8 Gas HoMer
E is a 5 litre aspiratorbottle, filled with a mixture

of glycerine and water (50 : 50 by volume) and a
few ml H SO, (specific gravity of the mixture 1.15
approx). he gas holder is comiected through the
FIG.8 RETORT FOR GRAY-KING TEST
stopcock H by rubber tubing to a freely suspended
glass reservoir G using a pulley as shown in
Fig. 7. A glass vessel J containing lead block
8.2.5 Distance Rod counterbalances the reservoir.
To gauge the length over which the sample is spread
in the retort tube. It may be in the form of a brass NOTE - Addition of a few ml of HSO, prevents scum
formation.
piston or of a rubber bung mounted on a glass rod.
The end fits loosely in the bore of the retort.
When gas enters the gas holder through the stop-
cock L the displaced liquid flows into the glass
8.2.6 Electrode Carbon
reservoir G, from where the overflow liquid falls
To comply with the following requirements: into the glass container K. If the internal diameter
of the container K is equal to that of the gas holder
Retained Percent E, any fall in the liquid level in E causes an equal
a>Screen analysis:
Nil
rise in the liquid level in the container K. The
counterpoise J floating on the liquid in the container
On IS Sieve 20
On IS Sieve 12 and passing 26 K rises with the liquid level. Consequently, the
through IS Sieve 20, Max reservoir is lowered to the extent of the rise of
On IS Sieve 6 and passing 10 to 40 counterpoise J, thereby maintaining a constant
through IS Sieve 20 pressure automatically throughout in the gas holder
Passing through IS Sieve 6 50 to 85 E. A mild suction required for the easy flow of gas
may be maintained by suitably adjusting the height
b) Moisture, air-dried basis 1.0 of the reservoir.
cl Volatile matter, less moisture 1.5
The stopcocks L and M on both sides of the gas
air-dried basis, Mnx
holder serve to isolate it from the system and thereby
d) Ash, MUX 5.0 contained gas at the end,of the experiment. The water
level in the limbs of manometer F shows the difference
e) Bulk density (determined 1.00 to 1.03
in the pressures of gas in gas holder E and that of
by the method described g/ml at 25OC
the atmosphere. The thermometer N, fitted to the
under 8.6)
gas holder E, serves to measure the temperature at
fl Specific gravity 2.05 to 2.09 which the gas is collected.
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c - TAR COOLER f D - AMMONIP,SCRUBBER
FIG. 9. TAR COOLERANLIAMMONIA SCRUBBER
8.2.9 Barometer 8.4.1 Technique I -Applicable to Non-swelling and

ModeratelpSwelling Coals Giving Cokes Up to and
To measure the atmospheric pressure prevailing at Including Type G,
the time of the experiment.
a) Determine the moisture content of the air-
8.2.10 Clock or Watch dried coal sample. Weigh 20.0 + 0.1 g of
coal on a scoop and transfer without fouling
Indicating both minutes and seconds. the side-arm, into the main body of the retort
which is held almost vertically. Brush into
8.3 Preparation of Coal Sample the retort with a small soft brush any coal
adhering to the scoop. Turn the retort into
The coal is air-dried and ground to pass IS Sieve a horizontal position with the side arm
20 (21 microns) preferably with a laboratory downwards and the distance rod inserted so
that the face of the piston is 150 mm from
mechanical mixer.
the closed end of the retort. Hold the open
8.3.1 Precautions for Rapidly Deteriorating Coking end of the retort and the positioned distance
Coals or Oxidising Coals rod in one hand and the closed end of the
retort in the other. By careful shaking, spread
The coking properties/propensities of some coals the coal into an even layer over the 150 mm
deteriorate rapidly when they are exposed to air, and length, and then lightly consolidate by
in all strictly comparative work, precaution should tapping the retortion the bench. Carefully
be taken to obviate this deterioration. Storage in push back any coal which may have crept
sealed containers under water or with the air replaced past the distance rod, on to the main body
by nitrogen, are recognised methods. Since certain of the coal by careful strokes of the distance
coals are very liable to oxidation it is important that rod itself. Re-level, consolidate again and
the coal should not be heated above normal room withdraw the distance rod.
temperature at any stage in the preparation of the
sample. Alternatively, a plug of ignited asbestos wool
is inserted into the retort (after dropping coal
into the retort and levelling the same) at
8.4 Procedure 150 mm from the closed end. Gentle tapping
help smoothen the coal layer. Close the open
Two techniques are followed depending upon the end of the retort by means of a soft rubber
types of coal under investigation. or neoprene bung.
9
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NERGY REGULATOR
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AI1dimensions in millimetres.
FIG. 10 FOUR-IN-ONEGRAY-KING FURNACE

IS 1353 : 1993
Clean and dry the tar cooler, keep a small the temperature from 59OOC to 6OoOC in the
wad of burnt asbestos wool in its outlet limb final two minutes. Hold the furnace at this
(the wad of asbestos swool prevents the escape temperature for further 1 hour always
of tar vapours) weigh and attach to the side cautiously maintaining the pressure level in
arm of the retort. the manometer.
Fill the ammonia scrubber D with dilute NOTE - The rate of evolution of gas at the end of
1 hour at the final temperature falls so low that further
sulphuric acid (6 N) till the glass beads are
heating gives a negligible addition to the volume.
completely drenched.
Fill the gas holder E completely with d Pipette out some liquid from the container
K and allow to flow into the glass reservoir
glycerine/water mixture. Adjust the level of G raising it slowly till the top of the inlet
reservoir G so that top of the overflow tube
is at the same level to that of the liquid in
is slightly below the level of the liquid in
the gas holder E and the manometer F is
the gas holder E to develop mild suction.
levelled. Return the unused liquid to the
Weigh the container Kand place it in position. container K. Record the temperature (T,) as
shown by thermometer N and the pressure
Clamp the assembly, nam% retort B, tar (P,) as shown by the barometer.
cooler C, ammonia scrubber 0, gas holder
E, gas reservoir G, container K into position Close stopcocks L and M, withdraw the
as shown in Fig. 7. furnace, detach retort B from the tar cooler
C and allow the retort to cool.
The furnace, previously raised to a steady
temperature of 325OC, rests on the frame h) Coke type and yield - When the retort is
behind the retort and is screened from it by cool enough to handle, weigh it along with
a piece of asbestos board. Remove the the rubber bung. Remove traces of tar sticking
asbestos board and draw the furnace smoothly to the mouth and side arm of the retort and
and quickly over the retort. Start the timing the rubber bung by burning off in a blowpipe
from this instant, and increase the heating flame or by solvents. Record the mass of
current by a pre-determined amount to give, tar removed from retort. Also record the yield
as nearly as possible, a regular rise in of coke residue.
temperature of 5°C per minute.
j> Gently slide carbonised residue out of the
retort and compare it with standard coke types
The tolerances for the temperature control as shown in Fig. 11 and assign appropriate
are as follows: coke types.
Heating rate S°C + l°C per minute
If coke type obtained is above G, repeat the
Temperature 300°C + 5t t 10°C where t assay by following technique II applicable
at any instant is the time in minutes from to swelling coals.
the start of heating of the coal
k) Tar yield - Clean and weigh tar cooler C;
When the furnace is drawn over the retort, The increase in mass represents the combined
the temperature drops to about 3OOOC and yield of tar, liquor and moisture from coal.
then starts to rise at approximately the
In order to obtain yields of tar and liquor
required rate of 5OC per minute. At the end
separately wash down contents of the tar cooler
of the fifth minute it may not be exactly
with benzene into a 10 ml measuring cylinder.
325’C, but this temperature must be attained
Measure the volume of the aqueous layer
within a range of 3 to 7 minutes from the
and convert to grams assuming specific gravity
start.
of liquor to be 1.0. Record this mass as mass
Consider the re-attainment of 325OC as the of liquor plus moisture from coal. Deduct
5 minutes datum line and reset the clock the mass so obtained from the combined mass
accordingly. Thereafter maintain the regular of tar liquor and moisture from coal to get
increase in temperature of 5OC per minute the yield of tar and then add the mass of
by small increase of current at approximately tar removed from retort to get the total yield
regular intervals of time, the temperature being of tar.
observed every two or three minutes.
Liquor yield - The yield of liquor is obtained
Observe and note down the ‘gas point’ and by deducting 1/5th of the percentage
‘oil point’, that is, the temperatures at which moisture of coal from the combined mass
the evolution of gas commences and oil of liquor plus moisture from coal.
vapours first appear respectively.
4 Ammonia yield - Wash down contents of
When the temperature reaches about 59OOC ammonia scrubber with distilled water and
reduce the current to that required to maintain take it along with the aqueous layer from
the furnace at 600°C. The ‘thermal inertia’ tar cooler into a distillation flask and make
of the apparatus is usually sufficient to carry up the volume with sufficient distilled water.
11
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Clamp the flask into the distillation apparatus, appreciated that there are many and striking
make the contents alkaline by adding exceptions:
100 ml of sodium hydroxide solution (40
Crucible Swelling (LT) Gray-King Assay
percent, m/v), distil and estimate ammonia
Number Coke Type
as given in IS 1350 (Part 4/Set 2):1975. A
single determination will suffice. 0-x A-B
P) Gas yieM - Weigh container K along with l-4 C - G,

the collected liquid. The increase in mass
4%--6 F-G,
represents the mass ,of liquid displaced by
the gas collected in gasholder E. Measure 6%-8 G3--G9
the specific gravity of liquid with a
hydrometer. Calculate the volume of gas. 8%-9 G, or above
(Alternatively, the gas volume can also be In this table, the subscript figure to the
estimated by measuring the volume of the letter G gives the number of parts of elec-
displaced liquid itself). Record temperature trode carbon or coke breeze in 20 parts
of gas and atmospheric pressure. Note the of that coal-electrode carbon or coke breeze
vapour pressure at that temperature (see mixture which gives a coke of.type G. In
Table 1) and subtract this to arrive at the all the trials carried out by this technique,
correct pressure. Calculate the volume to NTP 20 + 0.2 g of the mixture are carbonised,
(saturated) that is, O°C and 760 mm Hg consisting of a quantity of electrode carbon
(saturated). or coke breeze, say x ? 0.1 g and
(20 - x) ? 0.1 g of the coal. The quantities
9) An example for calculation of yield of
products is illustrated in Annex A. are weighed separately and thoroughly
mixed by shaking and rotating for 5 minutes
r) The cooling of the furnace after the test can in a screw capped jar of about 100 ml
be hastened by placing in it a suitable iron capacity. The whole of the 20 g mixture
rod or a water cooled tube. After the removal is then transferred to the retort and carbo-
of tar and coke from the retort, it is only nised as described for non-swelling coals
necessary to wipe out the inside of the retort (see 8.4.1).
with a cloth to clean it ready for the next
test. c) Two or more assays on different blends are
* usually necessary to make a precise assessment
of a swelling coal.
8.4.2 Technique II -Applicable to Swelling Coals,
Giving Cokes Above Type G, (see 8.5) 8.4.3 Conduct the assay in duplicate and take average
of the corresponding yields of the products. Carry
a) A different technique is used for coals giving out blank determination using electrode carbon or
a coke that is swollen to a volume much coke breeze, other procedure of the experiment
greater than that of the original coal. Here remaining the same. Deduct the volume of gas (that
the classification is based on the minimum is, displaced air converted to NTP) from the volume
proportion of electrode carbon or coke of gas obtained at NTP.
breeze which is necessary to add to the coal
to control the swelling. 8.4.4 Tolerance
b) A first rough guide to the correct blend is Degree of accuracy of the method is +- 0.2 percent
given by the following table relating of the coal for the yields of coke, tar and liquor
crucible swelling numbers and (LT) Gray- and ? 125 ml per 100 g of coal for the gas
King Assay coke types although it must be volume.
12
A
FIG. 11 TYPESOFCOKEFXOMGRAY-KING
ASAY
13
IS 1353 : 1993
Table 1 Vapour Pressure of Liquid Water
[ Clause 8.4.1(p) 1
mm Hg
n
/ 7
Temp, OC 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9
5 6.343 6.589 6.635 6.681 6.728 6.775 6.822 6.869 6.917 6.965
6 7.013 7.062 7.111 7.160 7.209 7.259 7.309 7.360 7.411 7.462
7 7.513 7.565 7.617 7.669 7.722 7.775 7.828 7.882 7.936 7.990
a 8.045 8.100 8.155 8.211 8.267 8.323 8.380 8.437 a.494 8.504
9 8.609 8.658 8.727 8.786 8.845 8.905 8.965 9.025 9.086 9.147
10 9.209 9.271 9.333 9.395 9.458 9.521 9.585 9.649 9.714 9.779
11 9.844 9.910 9.976 10.042 10.109 10.176 10.244 10.312 10.380 10.449
12 10.518 10.588 10.658 10.728 10.799 10.870 10.941 11.013 11.085 11.158
13 11.231 11.305 11.379 11.453 11.526 11.604 11.680 11.755 11.833 11.910
14 11.987 12.065 12.144 12.223 12.302 12.382 12.462 12.543 12.624 12.706
15 12.788 12.870 12.953 13.037 13.121 13.205 13.290 13.375 13.461 13.457
16 13.634 13.721 13.809 13.898 13.987 14.076 14.166 14.256 14.347 14.438
17 14.530 14.622 14.715 14.809 14.903 14.997 15.092 15.188 15.284 15.380
18 15.477 15.575 15.673 15.772 15.871 15.971 16.071 16.171 16.272 16.374
19 16.477 16.581 16.685 16.789 16.894 16.999 17.105 17.212 17.319 17.427
20 17.535 17.664 17.753 17.863 17.974 18.085 18.197 18.309 18.422 18.536
21 18.650 18.765 18.880 18.996 19.113 19.231 19.349 19.468 19.587 19.707
22 19.827 19.948 20.070 20.193 20.316 20.440 20.565 20.690 20.815 20.941
23 21.068 21.196 21.324 21.453 21.583 21.714 21.845 21.977 22.110 22.243
24 22.377 22.512 22.648 22.785 22.922 23.060 23.198 23.337 23.476 23.616
25 23.756 23.897 24.039 24.182 24.326 24.471 24.617 24.764 24.912 25.060
26 25.209 25.359 25.509 25.660 25.812 +25.964 26.117 26.271 26.426 26.582
27 26.739 26.897 27.055 27.214 27.374 27.535 27.696 27.858 28.021 28.185
28 28.349 28.514 28.680 28.847 29.015 29.184 29.354 29.525 29.697 29.870
29 30.043 30.217 30.392 30.568 30.745 30.923 31.102 31.281 31.461 31.042
30 31.824 32.007 32.191 32.376 32.561 32.747 32.934 33.122 33.312 33.503
31 33.695 33.888 34.082 34.276 34.471 34.667 34.864 35.062 35.261 35.462
32 35.663 35.865 36.068 36.272 36.477 36.683 36.891 37.099 37.308 33.518
33 37.729 37.942 38.155 38.369 38.584 38.801 39.018 39.237 39.457 39.677
34 39.898 40.121 40.344 40.569 40.796 41.023 41.251 41.480 41.710 41.942
35 42.175 42.409 42.644 42.880 43.117 43.355 43.59s 43.836 43.078 44.320
36 44.563 44.808 45.054 45.301 45.549 45.799 46.050 44.302 46.556 46.811
37 47.067 47.324 47.582 47.841 48.102 48.364 48.627 48.891 49.157 49.424
38 49,692 49.961 50.231 50.502 50.774 51.048 51.323 51.600 51.879 52.160
39 52.442 52.725 53.009 53.294 53.580 53.867 54.156 54.446 54.737 55.030
40 55.324 55.61 55.91 56.21 56.5 1 56.81 57.11 57.41 57.72 58.03
41 58.34 58.65 58.96 59.27 59.58 59.90 60.22 60.54 60.86 61.18
42 61.50 61.82 62.14 62.47 63.80 63.13 63.46 63.79 64.12 64.46
43 64.80 65.14 65.48 65.82 66.16 66.5 1 66.86 67.21 67.56 67.91
44 68.26 68.61 68.97 69.33 69.69 70.05 70.41 70.77 71.14 71.51
45 71.88 72.25 72.62 72.99 73.36 73.74 74.12 74.50 74.88 75.25
46 75.65 76.04 76.43 76.82 77.2 1 77.60 78.00 78.40 78.80 79.20
47 79.60 80.00 80.41 80.82 81.23 81.64 82.05 82.46 82.87 83.29
48 83.71 84.13 84.56 84.99 85.42 85.85 86.28 86.71 87.14 87.58
49 88.02 88.46 88.90 89.34 89.79 90.24 90.69 91.14 91.59 92.05
50 92.51
14
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Products Difference Between the Duplicate is the minimum number of parts of electrode carbon
in 20 g of Dry Coal or coke breeze which will result in the production
of a coke of standard G type. Surmises from blends
Coke 0.04 g giving cokes more shrunken than G or greater than
Tar 0.04 g G, are unreliable.
Liquor 0.04 g 8.6 Determination of Bulk Density of Electrode

Gas 25 ml (at NTP) Carbon
8.6.1 Weigh accurately about 50 g (M) of the
8.5 Assessment of Coke Type and Classification electrode carbon of specified size (8.2.6) and
of the Coal transfer it completely into a graduated glass cylinder
measuring 100 ml (each sub-division of 1 ml
8.51 The description of the coke is made in standard graduation). Raise the cylinder to a height of about
terms, photographs of the types of standard coke 25 mm above the level of the work-bench and gently
have been reproduced in Fig. 11 and a systematic tap on a rubber pad placed on the workbench, for
scheme for deciding the coke type is shown in 50 times and read the volume in ml (V).
Table 2. The photographs indicate the character and
degree of swelling of the cokes. The letters A to 8.6.2 Calculation
G have been used to designate cokes from coals
that are non-caking up to those that gives a hard Bulk density (D), = 5
strong coke of the same volume as the original coal g/d
(Type G). For coals of greater swelling power than
G, the terms G,, G,, G3 etc, are used, the subscript where
figure being the number of parts of electrode carbon it4 = mass in g of electrode carbon taken,
or coke breeze added, a.s explained above. Coke and
types G, and GJ should be Judged from the swelling
of the coke, without admixture of electrode carbon V = volume in ml of electrode carbon after
or coke breeze - coke types G and above are assessed taping (8.6.1).
by the blending procedure. When assessing the ‘G’
number, it is essential to work from the direction 8.6.3 Repeat the operation two times more and take
of low electrode carbon or coke bronze content, that the mean of the three values to arrive at the bulk
is, from swollen cokes. The result that is reported density of the material.
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Table 2 Scheme for Examination and Classification of (LT) Gray-King Assay

( Clause 8.51 )
Examination for Swelling
Retains Initial Volume Shrunken Swollen

may be A, B, C or G maybeD,EorF must be above G
I I r I
Examine for Strength Very Shrunken Slightly Slightly Swollen
Hard Shrunken Swollen
may be D or F G,
I
Generally with G, and higher.
several fissures. Blend with electrode
Seen to be fused carbon to
on examining give a standard
cross-section Examine for G coke
E strength
I
G&3 x
Non- Barely Fused
Coherent Coherent and Hard I I
Only Moderately Hard and
Hard Strong
Coherent
but
Friable
G t
A B C
Surface easily Seen to be.
scratched with wall fused
finger nail, seen on examining
to be barely fused cross-section
on examining F
cross-section
D
IS 1353 : 1993
ANNEX A
[ CZuuse 8.4.1 (q) ]
EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION OF YIELD OF PRODUCTS OF (LT)

GRAY-KING ASSAY
Moisture of the coal sample (M) 1.3%

Mass of the retort 92.86 g
Mass of the retort t coal 112.86 g
Mass of the retort t coal t plug 113.55 g
Mass of the retort t plug (a) 93.55 g
Mass of the retort t coke t tar t plug 110.54 g
Mass of the retort t coke t plug (b) 110.52 g
Mass of the tar in the retort (fr) 0.02 g
Mass of the coke (b - a) 16.97 g
Mass of tar cooler 75.704 g
Mass of tar cooler t tar + liquor t moisture from coal 77.574 g
Mass of tar t liquor + moisture from coal 1.870 g
Mass of liquor t moisture from coal (Sp. Gr-I) 0.700 g
Mass of tar in the tar cooler (tr) 1.170 g
Mass of coal tar (tl t f2) 1.190 g
Mass of moisture due to coal (M/5) 0.260 g
Mass of liquor 0.44 g
Mass of container 760 g
Mass of container t displaced liquid 3946 g
Mass of displaced liquid (W’) 3186 g
Relative density of the liquid (d) 1.15 g/ml
Volume of gas W/d 2770 1111
Temperature of gas 25OC
Pressure of gas (P) 748.00 mm
Vapour pressure at 25’C (Ref Table 1) (p) 23.8 mm
Corrected pressure (P - p) 724.2 mm
Volume of gas at NTP (O’C & 760 mm) (v) 2417 ml
Blank for the retort (u) 37 ml
Correct volume of gas (1’ - fi) 2380 ml
Ammonia (X x S x 0.001 7)
= (13.8 x 0.870 1 x 0.001 7) 0.02 g
X = Vol of sulphuric acid
S = Strength of N/10 sulphuric acid
Details of calculation of gas volume at NTP
Volume (V) at NTP is given by
760 x V 724.2 x 2770

X
273 (273 t 25)
or V = 2417 Ild
Reporting of Results
Particulars Yield per 20 g Yield per 100 g Yield per 100 g Yield per tonne
(Air-Dried Coal) (Air-Dried Coal) (Dry Coal) (Dry Coal)
Coke 16.97 g 84.65 g 85.97 g 859.7 kg

Tar 1.19 g 5.95 g 6.03 g 60.3 kg
Liquor 0.44 g 2.20 g 2.23 g 22.3 kg
Gas at (NTP) 2 380 ml 11.900 lld 12.057 ml 120.6 111~
Ammonia 0.02 g 0.10 g 0.10 g 1.0 kg
Oil point - 355OC

Gas point - 38O’C
Coke type - E
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d Place the rubber bung with the narrower end

on the glazed paper, together with that from

f) After the test, the imler side of the crucible

g) Repeat the test with increasing ratios of

The furnace illustrated consists of a groove refractory

The plates are surrounded by a refractory cylinder

A hole bored through the base of the furnace enables

The furnace shall be equipped with a suitable auto-

7.3.1.2 Crucible and lid

7.3.1.3 Pierced silica lid L BUTTON

Similar to that described in 7.2.1.1 but with a All dimensionsin millimetres.

All dimensions in millimetres.

Weigh 1.00 to 1.01 g of the freshly ground sample

Figure 7 shows the assembly of apparatus. 8.2.4 Receivers

8.2.1 Furnace Tar cooler C is a U-shaped hard glass tube (see

8.2.2 Thermocouple 1 Glass beaker/jar is preferable as it allows for the observation

All dimensions in millimetres.

FIG. 7 Low TEMPERATURE GRAY-KING ASSAY APPARATUS

8.2.7 Ammonia Scrubber

8.2.8 Gas HoMer

E is a 5 litre aspiratorbottle, filled with a mixture

FIG. 9. TAR COOLERANLIAMMONIA SCRUBBER

8.2.9 Barometer 8.4.1 Technique I -Applicable to Non-swelling and

116 7 ALUMINIUM-BRONZE BLOCK

YT~~ERMOCOUPLE SUPPORT 600 W HEATING ELEMENTS

II-- 25x25~3 ANGLE IRON

ONTROL BOX AND

FIG. 10 FOUR-IN-ONEGRAY-KING FURNACE

P) Gas yieM - Weigh container K along with l-4 C - G,

Liquor 0.04 g 8.6 Determination of Bulk Density of Electrode

Table 2 Scheme for Examination and Classification of (LT) Gray-King Assay

Examination for Swelling

Retains Initial Volume Shrunken Swollen

EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION OF YIELD OF PRODUCTS OF (LT)

Moisture of the coal sample (M) 1.3%

Details of calculation of gas volume at NTP

Volume (V) at NTP is given by

760 x V 724.2 x 2770

Coke 16.97 g 84.65 g 85.97 g 859.7 kg

Oil point - 355OC

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