CONSOL R&D has the infrastructure, skilled and experienced engineers to offer design, construction and operation services associated with pilot plant used in the research field. They include; property, utilities, operation and maintenance staff.

Property: 80 acre site
Buildings: 10
Utilities: Electricity, plant air, natural gas, nitrogen, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, low pressure steam
Engineering staff: Over 85 years of engineering experience on staff (mechanical and chemical)

Examples of pilot plant design constructed and operated over the past 30 years:

• Zinc Chloride Coal Liquefaction (coal to liquid)
• Coolside SO2 Control
• Formcoke
• Pulverized Coal Combustion (10 and 100 lb/hr)
• Manufactured Lightweight Aggregate
• Mobile Froth Floatation
• Low Flue Gas Temperature Mercury Control
• Currently completing commissioning on a PFBC.

CONSOL R&D Labs would be happy to answer any questions regarding pilot plant services, construction, or operation.