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Steam Tube Coal Dryer for Low-Rank Coal

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US$ 2000 ≥1 Combo
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Business Type:
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Year Established:
2008
Factory Size:
5,000-10,000 square meters
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Steam Tube Coal Dryer for Low-Rank Coal

 

Introduction

A steam tube coal dryer is an indirect thermal drying system designed to reduce high moisture levels in low-rank coals (such as lignite and sub-bituminous coal). By using steam circulating inside sealed internal tubes rather than direct flame contact, this dryer safely upgrades low-calorie coal into high-energy fuel with minimal volatile loss and low dust explosion risks.

 

Working Principle

Indirect Heating: High-pressure steam is piped into a rotating network of tubes running longitudinally inside the drum.

Conduction & Evaporation: Wet low-rank coal is fed into the drum shell, tumbling over the hot outer surfaces of the steam tubes as the drum rotates.

Moisture Discharge: Heat transfers via conduction, evaporating internal moisture from the coal without direct contact with flue gases or open flames.

Condensate Recovery: Water vapor is drawn off with a small sweep of air, while the steam inside the tubes condenses and is returned to the boiler system for closed-loop energy reuse.

 

Key Advantages

Superior Explosion Safety: Operating in a low-oxygen, indirect-heating environment eliminates open flames, drastically reducing dust explosion risks inherent to volatile low-rank coals.

Energy Recovery & Efficiency: Waste or low-pressure steam from nearby power plants or industrial boilers can be repurposed, driving down operational costs.

Minimal Coal Quality Degradation: Gentle indirect heat prevents volatile matter loss and over-cracking, preserving the coal's original structure and calorific upgrades.

Low Emissions: Because combustion gases do not touch the coal, exhaust volumes are tiny, making dust control and environmental compliance far easier.

 

Applications

Lignite & Sub-Bituminous Upgrading: Reducing moisture in low-rank coals from 30–50% down to market-ready levels prior to transport or combustion.

Mine-Mouth Power Plants: Pre-drying boiler feed coal using extraction steam to improve overall power plant efficiency and lower CO₂ intensity.

Coal Briquetting & Gasification: Preparing low-rank coal feedstock to meet strict moisture standards for gasifiers or briquetting operations.




Technical Specifications


Product Specs (m)

Capacity(T/H)

Main Motor Power
(kW)

Main Motor Mode1

Main Gearbox Model

Ratio

Weight (T)

1.2x10m

2.5

7.5

Y160M-R3

ZL50-16-1


13.5

1.5x12m

3.3-4.9

10

Y160L-6B3

JZQ500-111-2F

-

18.9

1.5x15m

4-6

18.5

Y200L-6

JZQ500-111-2F


21

1.8x12m

4-6

11

Y200L-6

ZQ50-1611-2

16.46

22.33

2.2x12m

7-12

18.5

Y160L-6

JZQ650-111

31.5

37.6

2.2x14m

7-12

18.5

Y160L-6

JZQ750-111

31.5

40

2.2x16m

12

30

Y225M-6

JZQ750-11

31.5

45

2.4x14m

12

30

Y250M-6

JZQ750-111

31.5

51

2.4x18m

10-13

37

Y250M-6

ZL85-13-1

27.16

54

2.4x20m

10-14

37

Y250M-6

ZL85-13-1

27.16

54.14

3x20m

25

55

Y250M-4

ZL100-16-1

41.52

78

3x25m

32-36

75

YR280M-4

ZL100-16-1

41.52

104.9



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Business Type
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Year Established
2008
Factory Size
5,000-10,000 square meters
Annual Export Value
US$2.5 Million - US$5 Million