AS 2096-1987 (R2013)

Table of Contents

1 -  AS 2096-1987 CLASSIFICATION AND CODING SYSTEMS FOR AUSTRALIAN COALS
4 -  PREFACE
4 -  CONTENTS
5 -  FOREWORD
6 -  1 SCOPE.
6 -  2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.
6 -  3 DEFINITIONS.
6 -  3.1 Bases for reporting.
6 -  3.2 Bed-moisture
6 -  3.3 Moist
6 -  4 TEST METHODS.
6 -  5 CLASSIFICATION OF COALS.
6 -  5.1 General.
7 -  5.2 Classification of coals by rank.
7 -  5.3 Traditional names.
7 -  6 CODING SYSTEM-REVCAS AND REVMAS CODES.
7 -  6.1 General.
7 -  6.2 REVCAS code for higher rank coals.
8 -  6.3 REVMAS code for lower rank coals.
8 -  6.4 Partial coding.
8 -  7 SUMMARY.

Abstract

Describes the classification of Australian coals into two rank classes, sets out systems for coding coals within each class and provides quantitative definitions for traditional names. Examples of practical applications of the coding system are provided.

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee MN-001 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 15 July 2013.
The following are represented on Technical Committee MN-001:

Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Australian Coal Association
Australian Coal Industry Reference Samples
Australian Coal Preparation Society
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
Coalfield Geology Council of NSW
CSIRO Energy Technology
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia
National Generators Forum
The University of New South Wales
The University of Queensland
University of Newcastle

Scope

This standard describes the classification of Australian coals into two rank classes. It also sets out systems for coding coals within each class and provides quantitative definitions for traditional names.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmation Notice 21-08-2013
Pages
ISBN
Committee	MN-001
Supersedes	DR 85287