Research and development for storage, transport, and handling of coal-based fuels. Final report

Technology requirements for storage, transport, and handling of dry, ultra-fine coal (DUC) have been experimentally investigated including storage systems, powder characteristics, explosibility, and pneumatic transport. Total logistic costs from the processing plant to the user for DUC ranged from a high of $246.90 per ton for low capacities with truck transport to $33.75 per ton for high capacities with barge transport.