CoalTek’s patent-pending technology converts low-grade, raw coal – the world’s most abundant energy source – into high-grade "clean coal" at, or below the cost of high-quality raw coal. The process increases the burn efficiency and BTU content of a broad range of raw coal fuels, while simultaneously improving the overall environmental quality of the processed product.

Electromagnetic Energy Creates 'Designer Coal'

The CoalTek process transforms mine-run coals by applying highly-controlled electromagnetic energy. The moisture found in many low-grade coals is significantly reduced without changing the product’s structural integrity and handling properties.

CoalTek’s breakthrough technology can also dial in the desired characteristics of the end product, including BTU/lb and sulfur content, within a very tight range. This allows coal-fired power generators to optimize the burn efficiency, increase overall yields, and reduce harmful emissions.

“Since every utility has different boilers, designed to handle different types of coal, it’s important to our customers that we deliver a product that satisfies very particular requirements,” explained Dr. Jerry Weinberg, Founder and Chief Science Officer at CoalTek. “Working with CoalTek, they can specify the desired properties, and we’ll create a ‘designer’ coal that meets those individuals needs,” he added.

Higher Energy Content, Lower Emissions of Pollutants

CoalTek patent-pending technology can reduce moisture, ash, and all three forms of sulfur, chlorine, and mercury. The feedstock’s BTU content, or energy density, increases by as much as 50% as moisture content is reduced.

The CoalTek process itself is environmentally compliant. All byproducts are captured, filtered and separated, meeting the same Environmental Protection Agency standards as agricultural water for disposal into holding ponds.