Brown coal

CPC v2.1 Code: 1103

About brown coal

cpc code 1103 covers the industry of brown coal, a type of low-rank coal that is an important energy source in many parts of the world. As a fossil fuel, brown coal plays a significant role in the global energy mix, contributing to the generation of electricity and providing a feedstock for various industrial processes. Its abundance and relatively low cost make it an economically viable option, particularly in regions where it is readily available.

Production process

The production of brown coal typically involves the extraction of the raw material from surface or underground mines. The coal is then processed, which may include drying, crushing, and screening to prepare it for various end-uses. Depending on the specific application, further processing steps, such as beneficiation or briquetting, may be employed to enhance the coal's properties and improve its efficiency.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the brown coal industry include the raw coal deposits, mining equipment and machinery, and energy sources to power the extraction and processing operations. Additionally, water may be needed for various processing steps, and labor is required to operate the mines and processing facilities.

Production outputs

The primary output of the brown coal industry is the processed coal itself, which is then consumed by 2010 Electricity generation, 2020 Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products, and other industries that require a solid fuel source. The specific applications of brown coal can vary, ranging from power generation to the production of synthetic fuels and chemicals.

Family tree for brown coal

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/1'>1: Ores and minerals; electricity, gas and water</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/11'>11: Coal and peat</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/110'>110: Coal and peat</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/1103'>1103: Brown coal</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/1101'>1101: Hard coal</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/1102'>1102: Patent fuel and similar solid fuels manufactured from hard coal</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/1104'>1104: Brown coal briquettes and similar solid fuels manufactured from brown coal</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/1105'>1105: Peat</a>"]

    D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/11030'>11030: Brown coal</a>"]


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