Abstract:
A method of and an apparatus for the treatment of mineral coal containing pyrite wherein the mined mineral product is milled, classified into a fine component and a coarse component, the coarse component is recycled and the coarse component in whole and in part is subjected to density suspension so that a light product consisting predominantly of coal is separated from a heavy product comprising the pyrite and mineral detritus. This latter product forms a combustible mixture which is subjected to fluidized bed combustion in the presence of lime to produce an exhaust gas which is used to fluidize the vibrating trough serving as the density separator and as the drying gas and entrainment gas for the mill. The solid residue consists of gypsum (calcium sulfate) and ash and can be used, e.g. in the mixture of cement or plastic, but in any event does not pose an environmental hazard.
Abstract:
A method for transporting heat over long distances in which waste heat from large power plants is utilized. The condenser back-pressure is increased to a level so that the condenser cooling water acquires a temperature in the range of 25.degree.-50.degree. C. The cooling water is subsequently pumped through large pipelines to heat consumer centers where it serves as a heat source for heat pumps. The heat content of the condenser cooling the water is used for raising the temperature of a heating medium to such a degree, that the heat content can be used for heating purposes. After giving off the heat, the condenser cooling water may be used for cooking or drinking purposes, or for the dilution and cooling of waste water.