Hotair drying shrinkage process of lignite and its ... ScienceDirect
1. Introduction. Coal is a primary raw material used in industry and the energy sector [1], [2].In China, coal accounts for 70% of primary energy consumption and ≥ 67% of the domestic power supply [3].Lignite, which is characterized by abundant reserves, a low mining cost, and high chemical activity, accounts for 45% of the world's total recoverable coal reserves.