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Detailed geological research of the Gacko coal basin's return zone as A basis for recategorization of reserves and selection of coal purification technology

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Detailed geological and engineering-geological investigations of the coal zone and the Eastern field of the Gacko coal basin were carried out to provide reliable bases for mining design and operation of the Gacko thermal power plant. The investigations, carried out in accordance with the applicable regulations and project documentation, included 28 drillholes and a wide range of laboratory tests with the aim of defining the qualitative and quantitative parameters of coal and re-categorizing reserves to category A. Special emphasis was placed on the analysis of the stratification of coal seams and the characteristics of accompanying sediments, which is crucial for the selection of the optimal coal purification technology. The results obtained represent the basis for further classification of reserves, mining design and exploitation planning.

Source: Bakar

DOI: 10.5937/bakar2502017t

Authors: Stefan Trujić, Anđela Marinčić, Željana Novković, Boško Vuković

Institution: Mining and Metallurgy Institute Bor

Language: English

Topic: Geoscience and Mining Technology

Subfield: Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Ministarstvo Prosvete, Nauke i Tehnološkog Razvoja