Certificate in Coal and Ash Handling

Coal and Ash Handling

About Coal and Ash Handling

Coal ash handling systems are designed to move ash from boilers to storage facilities securely and effectively. From there, the ash is eventually disposed of responsibly. The term "coal ash" refers to a variety of solid materials that are handled in a variety of ways after coal is burned.

Why is Coal and Ash Handling important?

Benefits include:

• The wet bottom ash hopper is unaffected
• There is no need for an outage
• There is a reduction in power usage, and slurry pumps may be reused. 

Who should take the Coal and Ash Handling Exam?

• Coal Handler
• Coal Ash Lab Technician
• Coal Equip Operator
• Power Plant Operator- Fuels
• Coal Plant Operator
• Fuel Equipment Operator

Coal and Ash Handling Certification Course Outline

1. Basic Power Plant Concepts
2. Flow, Temperature, and Pressure
3. Ideal Gas Law
4. Enthalpy
5. Fuels
6. Coal, Oil, and Gas
7. Gas Combustion
8. Coal
9. Types of Coal
10. Heating Value
11. Thermodynamics
12. Heat Transfer
13. Power Cycles
14. Coal Handling and Transportation
15. Air Quality Control Systems
16. Firing Systems and Boilers
17. Circulation Systems
18. Ash and Ash Handling
19. Steam Turbines