Power Generation Training

Coal Handling - Moving

Coal Handling - Moving Courses

Duration: 1.00 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

The coal that is delivered to a plant is often unloaded and sent directly to bunkers that supply the boiler furnaces. However, when the bunkers are full, the coal delivered to the plant is typically deposited on storage piles. Bulldozers are used to spread coal out on these storage piles and to reclaim coal from the piles when it is needed in the plant. Bulldozers are also used to manage coal piles to reduce the risk of fires and to minimize loss from erosion due to wind and rain. Coal handlers who use bulldozers must know how to operate them safely and correctly, and how to take care of them properly. This training program focuses on the use of bulldozers in coal handling operations. Emphasis is placed on practical applications, inspection procedures, minor maintenance procedures, and basic operating procedures.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

State the functions of bulldozers in coal handling.
Identify two major types of bulldozers.
Identify the major parts of a bulldozer. Bulldozer Hydraulic Systems
Identify the major parts of a typical bulldozer hydraulic system.
Describe the basic operation of a typical bulldozer hydraulic system.
Describe or demonstrate some basic inspection procedures for a typical bulldozer hydraulic system.
Inspection and Minor Maintenance, Part 1
Describe or demonstrate typical inspection and minor maintenance procedures associated with keeping a bulldozer properly lubricated.
Describe or demonstrate typical inspection and minor maintenance procedures associated with a bulldozer’s cooling system.
Describe or demonstrate a procedure for checking and maintaining the electrolyte level in a bulldozer’s battery.
Describe or demonstrate how to check the fuel level in a bulldozer and remove water and sediment from the fuel. Inspection and Minor Maintenance, Part 2
Describe or demonstrate typical inspection and minor maintenance procedures associated with a bulldozer’s air cleaning system.
Describe or demonstrate how to adjust the track tension on a track-type bulldozer.
Describe or demonstrate how to check the air pressure and general condition of the tires on a wheel-type bulldozer. Operation, Part 1
Identify some of the safety precautions commonly associated with operating a bulldozer.
Identify the major instruments and operating controls normally used on a bulldozer.
Describe how to start up and shut down a bulldozer.
Describe how to steer a track-type bulldozer.
Describe how to slow down and stop a bulldozer. Operation, Part 2
Identify hazards commonly associated with driving a bulldozer on a coal pile, and explain how these hazards can be avoided or dealt with.
Describe how to use a bulldozer blade on a coal pile.
Describe and explain the advantages of the following reclaiming techniques: downhill dozing and side-by-side dozing.

Coal Pile Management

Duration: 1.00 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

Plants that need to burn large quantities of coal also need to maintain large coal reserves. The most common way of storing coal is in large outdoor storage piles. Coal pile management involves moving coal to and from storage piles, and maintaining the piles to deal with coal pile fires and environmental factors such as rain and wind.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Explain how coal is stored.
Explain why coal is stored.
State the general functions of coal pile management.
Identify environmental factors involved with coal pile management.
Describe the major jobs involved with coal pile management. Coal Pile Management Equipment
Describe the functions of the following types of coal pile management equipment: Bulldozers, Front-end loaders, Scrapers, Spray vehicles, Coal pile lights Compacting, Contouring, and Grooming Coal Piles
State the advantages of compacting a coal pile.
Describe the basic procedure for compacting a coal pile.
State the advantages of contouring a coal pile.
Describe how a coal pile is typically contoured.
Explain why it is necessary to groom a coal pile.
Describe the basic procedure for grooming a coal pile.
Reclaiming and Coal Pile Management Safety
Identify methods and equipment commonly used for reclaiming.
Describe procedures related to reclaiming in adverse weather conditions.
Describe procedures related to reclaiming from segregated coal piles.
Describe safety precautions related to coal pile management. Managing Runoff
State the adverse effects of water on a coal pile.
Explain how a coal pile typically is managed to deal with water.
Describe how runoff generally is handled.
Describe procedures for working a coal pile during or after a rainstorm. Coal Pile Fires and Wind Erosion
State the adverse effects of fires and wind erosion on a coal pile.
Identify methods used to prevent or minimize coal pile fires. ? Describe how coal pile fires can be detected.
Describe procedures for extinguishing a coal pile fire.
Identify methods and equipment used to prevent or minimize wind erosion on a coal pile.

Coal Yard Maintenance

Duration: 1.00 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

Coal is a heavy, abrasive, and corrosive material that can be difficult for equipment to handle. To handle coal, equipment must often run at high speeds and carry heavy loads. To do its job, coal handling equipment must be continually maintained to ensure it stays in good running condition. This course examines the maintenance jobs that are commonly performed on coal handling equipment and describes how coal handlers may be involved with equipment maintenance.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

List the basic principles and practices for coal yard maintenance.
Describe the general maintenance responsibilities of coal handlers.
Identify one way to remove an idler for repair or replacement.
Outline the general procedure for removing a pulley for repair or replacement.
Explain the steps commonly performed in preparation for a conveyor belt replacement.
Describe how a conveyor belt may be changed using a rope or cable.
Summarize how a belt is trained by making idler adjustments.
Determine the preliminary steps necessary before installing a mechanical splice.
Explain one method of installing a splice.
Define vulcanized splice and explain how a vulcanized splice is typically installed.
Identify several types of repairs that may be made to damaged belts.

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Coal Handling - Moving