Carbonization of coal consists of
A. Drying and crushing the coal to a fine powder
B. Moulding the finely ground coal under pressure with or without a binding material
C. Heating the wood with a limited supply of air to temperature not less than 280°C
D. None of the above
Answer: Option D
Coke is the solid carbonaceous residue that remains after certain types of coal are heated to a high temperature out of contact with air. The process of heating coal in this manner is referred to as carbonization or coke making.
When coal is strongly heated continuously for 42 to 48 hours in the absence of air in a closed vessel, the process is known as carbonisation of fuel.