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Coal and Solid Fuel Analysis for Laboratories

Built for coal, power generation and mineral laboratories across Southern Africa, this programme covers the analysis that determines the quality and value of coal and other solid fuels. Delegates work through sampling, proximate and ultimate analysis, calorific value and ash characterisation so that fuel results support trading, blending and combustion decisions.

What you will be able to do

  • Apply representative sampling and sample division for solid fuels.
  • Perform proximate analysis for moisture, ash, volatiles and fixed carbon.
  • Determine calorific value using bomb calorimetry.
  • Carry out ultimate analysis for carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and sulphur.
  • Characterise ash fusion behaviour and its effect on combustion.
  • Report coal quality parameters for trading and plant operations.

Course outline

  1. 01Coal sampling and sample preparation
  2. 02Proximate analysis methods
  3. 03Calorific value and calorimetry
  4. 04Ultimate analysis and sulphur forms
  5. 05Ash content and ash fusion
  6. 06Quality control for fuel testing
  7. 07Reporting fuel quality parameters

Who should attend

Laboratory analysts and technicians in coal mining, power utilities, cement and mineral processing laboratories.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Pretoria3R13,000
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Cape Town3R13,000
14 to 16 Sep 2026Online3US$900
21 to 23 Sep 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Cairo3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Accra3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026Kigali3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Durban3R13,000
9 to 11 Nov 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
23 to 25 Nov 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Dubai3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Lagos3US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026Harare3US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026Kampala3US$1,500

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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