Coal hauling in the coal mining industry is the process of transporting coal from the mining site to processing facilities, stock areas, or ports for further distribution. This process involves the use of heavy transport equipment such as large trucks or specially designed conveyors to transport large quantities of coal.

The efficiency of coal hauling is crucial to reducing operational costs and ensuring a stable supply of coal. However, challenges such as poor road conditions, dust generated during transportation, and safety risks need to be effectively managed to ensure smooth and safe operations.

Below are common problems encountered in coal hauling and solutions provided by Eonchemicals.

1. Problem: Poor Road Conditions

Poor, dusty, and uneven roads in coal mining areas can cause damage to haul trucks. Soft road conditions make it difficult for trucks to move, increasing the risk of getting stuck and causing wear and tear on tires and suspension systems.

Excessive dust not only reduces visibility, increasing the risk of accidents, but can also clog air filters and truck engine cooling systems, accelerating engine wear.

Uneven roads add stress to the truck’s suspension and frame, leading to more frequent and costly repairs.

Solution: EonSolid 875 and DustBlock 910

EonSolid 875 is a soil stabilizer, an additive in the form of a fine powder material composed of inorganic minerals, used to compact and stabilize soil both physically and chemically.

This additive works by dissolving humic acid on the surface of soil grains, allowing cement to strongly bind to soil particles. EonSolid 875 cannot work alone and must be combined with soil and cement to produce more stable and compact soil, making it ideal for construction projects requiring high stability such as road and foundation construction.

DustBlock 910 is a road dust suppressant, a highly effective product for reducing dust formation on unpaved roads. Made from special chemicals that add weight to dust particles, preventing them from becoming airborne.

DustBlock 910 does not contain petroleum oil, asphalt, or solvents, making it environmentally friendly and non-toxic to humans, plants, and animals.

2. Problem: Low Power in Unis

This issue is common in diesel engines due to the use of B35/B40 biodiesel fuel. The accumulation of particulate deposits in biodiesel can clog filters, reducing combustion efficiency and engine performance.

Solution: EonFuel 708

EonFuel 708 is a diesel additive that functions as a fuel dispersant, injector cleaner, and cetane improver. This product can reduce particulate content in biodiesel by more than 50% according to ISO CODE 4406, making it a suitable solution for low power issues in units caused by clogged diesel filters. The product can also increase cetane levels by an average of 1-3 points.

This diesel additive helps quickly clean injector deposits, restoring lost power and engine performance. Additionally, it provides oxidation stability to diesel fuel to prevent deposit formation.

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