Research Article

Investigation into the Flow Properties of Coarse Solid Fuels for Use in Industrial Feed Systems

Table 2

Broad classification of the material flow function and definition of flowability for each material.

MaterialMaterial flow
function ()
Flow function
category

Wood pellets6.12Easy-flowing
Torrefied wood pellets24.0Free-flowing
Ground anthracite6.37Easy-flowing
Torrefied wood chips6.49Easy-flowing
Milled wood pellets2.91Cohesive
Pulverised coal3.72Cohesive