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.

Coal and ash handling has gained immense popularity across the globe resulting in huge demand for certified professionals.

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. 

Coal and ash handling certified professionals, executives and managers are in high demand in companies across the globe.

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

Knowledge and Skills required for the Coal and Ash Handling

Candidates gain quick success in career of coal and ash handling if they have skills of critical thinking and good communication skills.

Coal and Ash Handling Practice Exam Objectives

Coal and Ash Handling exam focuses on assessing your skills and knowledge in concepts and application of Coal and Ash Handling

Coal and Ash Handling Practice Exam Pre-requisite

There are no prerequisites for the Coal and Ash Handling exam. Candidates who are well versed  in Coal and Ash Handling can easily clear the exam.

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

Exam Format and Information

Certification name – Certificate in Coal and Ash Handling
Exam duration – 60 minutes
Exam type - Multiple Choice Questions
Eligibility / pre-requisite - None
Exam language - English
Exam format - Online
Passing score - 25
Exam Fees  - INR 1199