Laboratory Services

 Coal and Mineral Preparation Laboratory

The Coal and Mineral Preparation Laboratory (CMPDI) is an NABL-accredited laboratory. We provide comprehensive testing services for RoM coal, washery clean & rejects, and bore core coal samples. Our laboratory conducts washability testing for both coking and non-coking coal, as well as other relevant tests in accordance with Indian standards and ASTM, leveraging the technical expertise of our dedicated team and state-of-the-art equipment.
Basic Services Offered:
1.    Supervision in Collection of coal sample
2.    Logging of Bore Core coal sample
3.    Sample Preparation
•    Crushing of coal sample to different sizes
•    Screening of coal sample at various sizes
•    Pulverization of coal sample
4.    Washability testing (float & sink)
5.    Proximate Analysis (Ash %, Moisture %, Volatile Matter %, Fixed Carbon %)
6.    Determination of Gross Calorific Value (GCV)
7.    Moisture% at 60% Relative Humidity & 40℃ (Equilibrated basis)
8.    Determination of characteristics of Fine Coal (- 0.5mm)
•    Froth Flotation Test
•    Size Analysis by Wet Sieving
9.    Determination of Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI)
10.    Determination of Coking properties of Coal
•    Swelling Index (SI)
•    Low Temperature Gray King Assay (LTGK)

Our laboratory ensures the highest quality standards in coal testing and analysis, offering critical insights to support coal beneficiation and utilization processes.