COALSCAN is a brand of an online coal measurement system developed by Scantech Limited (originally Mineral Control Instrumentation). COALSCAN analysis is a system for the on-line measurement of the mineral, moisture and ash content of coal and coal products. COALSCANs provide real time information for the quality and specification control of coal.[1] The instruments are made in Adelaide and sold to companies worldwide.
History
editOriginally released to commercial market in 1985 the on-line coal measurement systems have been developed with technology from the CSIRO and University of Queensland in collaboration with Scantech Limited.[2] Since the development of the COALSCAN there have been hundreds installed worldwide.
Awards
editThe COALSCAN technology has won a number of awards over the past 25 years including:
- 1985: Sir Ian McLennon Achievement for Industry Award, won jointly with the CSIRO to recognise the commercial development of the COALSCAN 4500
- 1992: Dr Howarth, along with three CSIRO scientists, won the prestigious Australia Prize in 1992. This award formally recognised the excellence of the COALSCAN range of analysers.[3]
- 1994: Electronics Association of South Australia Gold Cup for excellence in commercialisation and engineering of the COALSCAN9500 On-Line Elemental Analyser.
- 2002: The COALSCAN range of products recognised by the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney as one of the most significant Australian innovations of the 20th Century.[4]
References
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