Dynamic Elemental Thermal Analysis: A technique for continuous measurement of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen chemistry of tar species evolved during coal pyrolysis

- A novel technique is used to measure pyrolysis in terms of the main elemental constituents (CHNOS).
- The condensable tars can be dynamically quantified as they are evolved from the coal structure.
- The technique can also indicate changes to tar-H/C ratio during pyrolysis.
- This method is designed to provide greater certainty in coal utilisation.