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A pulverizer is a device for grinding coal for combustion in a furnace in a fossil fuel power plant.

Types of Pulverizers

Ball and Tube Mill

Ring and Ball

This type consists of two rings separated by a series of large balls. The lower ring rotates, while the upper ring presses down on the balls. Coal is introduced into the centre of the pulveriser and as the coal is ground by the balls rolling on the lower ring, it is picked up by air flowing through.

Vertical Spindle

Attrition

Also known as beater or exhauster mill

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