Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Examination of sorption and desorption of hydrogen on several samples of polish hard coals

  • Published:
Adsorption Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

Performed tests showed that at 298 K hard coals sorb relatively small amounts of hydrogen. Those amounts depend on carbon and oxygen content in tested coals. The most considerable amounts of hydrogen are sorbed by coals characterized by strong surface hydrophobicity and high content of aliphatic hydrocarbons. The hydrophilic nature of coal surface does not lead to higher sorption of hydrogen. It was found that the change in amount of sorbed hydrogen is closely related to the moisture. For high moisture coal a significant decrease in hydrogen sorption is observed. Also tests on hydrogen desorption on hard coals were carried out using method of lowering hydrogen pressure above the sorbent. Obtained results showed that tested coals desorb various amounts of hydrogen. Process of sorption is reversible only for some coals, while for the others the desorption isotherm partially lies beneath the sorption isotherm, which indicates that in addition to hydrogen some other chemical substances are emitted from coal.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Fig. 13

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  • Buczek, B., Czepirski, L., Ziętkiewicz, J.: Improvement of hydrogen storage capacity for active carbon. Adsorption 11, 877–880 (2005)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Bustin, R.M., Clarkson, C.R.: Geological controls on coalbed methane reservoir capacity and gas content. Int. J. Coal Geol. 38, 3–26 (1998)

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Ceglarska-Stefańska, G., Zarębska, K.: Sorption of carbon dioxide-methane mixtures. Int. J. Coal Geol. 62, 211–222 (2005)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Chaback, J.J., Morgan, W.D., Yee, D.: Sorption of nitrogen, methane, carbon dioxide and their mixtures on bituminous coals at in-situ conditions. Fluid Phase Equilib. 117, 289–296 (1996)

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Clarkson, C.R., Bustin, R.M.: The effect of pore structure and gas pressure upon the transport properties of coal: a laboratory and modeling study. 1. Isotherms and pore volume distributions. Fuel 78, 1333–1344 (1999)

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Davidi, S., Grossman, S.L., Cohen, H.: Organic volatiles emissions accompanying the low-temperature atmospheric storage of bituminous coals. Fuel 74, 1357–1362 (1995)

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Grossman, S.L., Davidi, S., Cohen, H.: Emission of toxic and fire hazardous gases from open air coal stockpiles. Fuel 73, 1184 (1994)

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Kopac, T., Toprak, A.: Hydrogen sorption characteristics of Zonguldak region coal activated by physical and chemical methods. Korean J. Chem. Eng. 26(6), 1700–1705 (2009)

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Krooss, B.M., van Bergenb, F., Gensterbluma, Y., Siemonsa, N., Pagnierb, H.J.M., Davidb, P.: High-pressure methane and carbon dioxide adsorption on dry and moisture-equilibrated Pennsylvanian coals. Int. J. Coal Geol. 51, 69–92 (2002)

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Larsen, J.W.: The effects of dissolved CO2 on coal structure and properties. Int. J. Coal Geol. 57, 63–70 (2004)

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Levy, J.H., Stuart, J.D., Killingley, J.S.: Methane capacities of Bowen Basin coals related to coal properties. Fuel 76(9), 813–819 (1997)

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Lu, P., Liao, G.X., Sun, J.H., Li, P.D.: Experimental research on index gas of the coal spontaneous at low-temperature stage. J. Loss Prev. Process. Ind. 17, 243–247 (2004)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Mahajan, O.P.: CO2 surface area of coals: the 25-year paradox. Carbon 29, 735–742 (1991)

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Marzec, A., Czajkowska, S.: Molecular hydrogen generation as a consequence of atmospheric oxidation of coals. In: Proceedings of the 10th Session of Intern. Bureau of Mining Thermophysics, Gliwice, February, pp. 51–56 (2005)

    Google Scholar 

  • Marzec, A.: Coalmine hydrogen. In: Proceedings of the Workshop on Coalmine and Coalbed Methane. UN Economic Commission for Europe. St. Petersburg, 20–22 Sept. (2006)

    Google Scholar 

  • Mastalerz, M., Gluskoter, H., Rupp, J.: Carbon dioxide and methane sorption in high volatile bituminous coals from Indiana, USA. Int. J. Coal Geol. 60(1), 43–55 (2004)

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Nehemia, V., Davidi, S., Cohen, H.: Emission of hydrogen gas from weathered steam coal piles via formaldehyde as a precursor. Fuel 78, 775–780 (1999)

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Nijkamp, M.G., Raaymakers, J.E.M.J., van Dillen, A.J., de Jong, K.P.: Hydrogen storage using physisorption-materials demands. Appl. Phys. 72, 619–623 (2001)

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Ottiger, S., Pini, R., Storti, G., Mazzotti, M.: Competitive adsorption equilibria of CO2 and CH4 on dry coal. Adsorption 14, 539–556 (2008)

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Prinz, D., Littke, R.: Development of the micro- and ultramicroporous structure of coals with rank as deduced from the accessibility to water. Fuel 84, 1645–1652 (2005)

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Prusty, B.K.: Sorption of methane and CO2 for enhanced coalbed methane recovery and carbon dioxide sequestration. J. Nat. Gas Chem. 17, 29–38 (2008)

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Siemons, N., Busch, A.: Measurement and interpretation of supercritical CO2 sorption on various coals. Int. J. Coal Geol. 69, 229–242 (2007)

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Shinn, J.H.: From coal to simple-stage and two stage products; a reactive model of coal structure. Fuel 63, 1187–1196 (1984)

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Street, P.J., Smalley, J., Cannigham, A.T.S.: Hydrogen as an indicator of the spontaneous combustion of coal. Journal of the Insitute of Fuel 48, 146–152 (1975)

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  • van Heek, K.H., Hodek, W.: Structure and pyrolysis behaviour or different coals relevant model substances. Fuel 73(6), 886 (1994)

    Article  Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Mining Aerology, Central Institute of Mining, Plac Gwarków 1, 40-166, Katowice, Poland

    Janusz Cygankiewicz & Agnieszka Dudzińska

  2. Fuel and Energy Departament, Academy of Metalurgy and Mining, Al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-047, Kraków, Poland

    Mieczysław Żyła

Authors
  1. Janusz Cygankiewicz
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Agnieszka Dudzińska
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Mieczysław Żyła
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Agnieszka Dudzińska.

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Cite this article

Cygankiewicz, J., Dudzińska, A. & Żyła, M. Examination of sorption and desorption of hydrogen on several samples of polish hard coals. Adsorption 18, 189–198 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10450-012-9393-3

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10450-012-9393-3

Keywords

Search

Navigation