Lignite, a type of brown coal with high moisture content and lower energy density compared to bituminous coal or anthracite, requires specialized primary crushers to handle its unique properties. Here’s an overview of primary crushers for lignite:
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1. Types of Primary Crushers for Lignite
Lignite is soft, abrasive, and often contains high moisture, so crushers must be robust and resistant to wear. Common types include:
# A. Roll Crushers (Double Roll or Single Roll)
– Best for: High-moisture lignite with clay or shale impurities.
– How it works: Two counter-rotating rolls crush the material by compression.
– Advantages:
– Handles sticky materials well.
– Low fines generation (good for direct feed to power plants).
– Disadvantages: Higher wear due to abrasiveness.
# B. Impact Crushers (Horizontal Shaft Impactors – HSI)
– Best for: Medium-hard lignite with lower moisture.
– How it works: Hammers or blow bars strike the material at high speed.
– Advantages:
– Good for softer coals with moderate abrasiveness.
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– Disadvantages: Not ideal for very wet lignite (clogging risk).
# C. Jaw Crushers
– Best for: Large, blocky lignite with minimal fines requirement.
– How it works: A fixed and moving jaw compresses the material.
– Advantages:
– Simple design, low maintenance.
– Handles oversized lumps well.
– Disadvantages: Higher fines production compared to roll crushers.
# D. Rotary Breakers
– Best for: Lignite with high impurities (shale, rock).
– How it works: A rotating drum with perforations separates coal from waste.
– Advantages:
– Effective at removing hard contaminants.
– Low maintenance for wet conditions.
– Disadvantages: Bulkier and more expensive.
2. Key Considerations When Selecting a Lignite Crusher
– Moisture Content: Wet lignite may require roll crushers or rotary breakers to avoid clogging.
– Feed Size: Large lumps may need jaw crushers first before secondary crushing.
– Abrasiveness: Lignite can