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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
&
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
(As per EIA Notification, 2006)
(Based on TOR issued by MOEF letter No. J-11015/97/2018-IA (M) dated 7th January, 2019)
For
BASANTPUR TAPIN COKING COAL WASHERY
Normative Capacity : 4.0 MTPA Raw Coal Land Requirement : 32.03 Ha
Central Coalfield Limited
(March, 2020)
(Updated July, 2020)
Prepared at
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd. (A Subsidiary of Coal India Ltd.)
Environment Division,Kanke Road Ranchi - 834008 (Jharkhand), India
STRICTLY RESTRICTED FOR COMPANY USE ONLY
RESTRICTED The information given in this report is not to be communicated either directly or indirectly to the press or to any person not holding an official position in the CIL/Government.
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER NO. TITLE PAGE NO
1 INTRODUCTION I– 1-13
2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION II–1-22
3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT III–1-55
4 ANTICIPATED ENVORONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & MITIGATION MEASURES
IV–1-26
5 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY & SITE) V-1-2
6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME VI–1-4
7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES VII–1-47
8 PROJECT BENEFITS VIII–1-2
9 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS IX–1
10
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
X–1-7
11 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION XI–1-11
12 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED XII-1-15
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ANNEXURE
Sl No.
TITLE
Annexure No
1.
COPY OF APPROVED TOR
ANNEXURE- I
2.
CIL REJECT POLICY
ANNEXURE-II
3.
CCL BOARD APPROVAL
ANNEXURE-III
4.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION DOCUMENT
ANNEXURE-IV
5.
RISK ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT PLAN
ANNEXURE-V
6.
NON COAL BEARING UNDERTAKING
ANNEXURE-VI
7.
GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT PLAN
ANNEXURE-VII
8.
POWER REQUIREMENT
ANNEXURE-VIII
9.
ACCREDITATION OF CONSULTANT
ANNEXURE-IX
10.
CONSERVATION PLAN OF FAUNA
ANNEXURE-X
11.
CONCEPTUAL REPORT
ANNEXURE-XI
12.
COAL CHARACTERISTICS
ANNEXURE-XII
13.
LINKAGE DETAILS
ANNEXURE-XIII
14. REPLY TO EDS RAISED ON 22.05.2020 ANNEXURE-XIV
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LIST OF PLATES
SL NO. DESCRIPTION PLATE NO.
1. LOCATION PLAN OF BASANTPUR-TAPIN WASHERY 1.
2. LOCATION ON TOPOSHEET 2.
3. DRAINAGE PLAN 3.
4. WATER TABLE CONTOUR MAP 4.
5. LAYOUT MAP WITH PLANT SITE AND REJECT STORAGE SITE
5.
6. PROCESS FLOW SHEET 6.
7. EQUIPMENT FLOW SHEET 7.
8. DETAILED WATER BALANCE 8.
9. LAND USE MAP 9.
10. REMOTE SENSING MAP OF CORE ZONE 10.
11. REMOTE SENSING MAP OF CORE AND BUFFER ZONE 11.
12. AMBIENT AIR AND NOISE MONITORING LOCATIONS 12.
13. WATER MONITORING LOCATIONS 13.
14. SOIL SAMPLING LOCATIONS 14.
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QC/-NABET Scheme for accreditation of EIA Consultant Organisations/Version 3/June 2015
ANNEXURE - VII
DECLARATION BY EXPERTS CONTRIBUTING TO THE EIA of Basantpur Tapio Coking Coal Washcry, 4 MTPA
I, hereby, certify that I was a part of the EIA team in the following capacity that developed the above EIA.
Name of EIA Coordinator: Mr. D.P.Singh
Signature: :>\~f Date:
Period of involvement: March 2019 to till date
Contact information: Environment Department, Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited, (A Subsidiary of Coal India Limited), Gondwana Place, Kanke Road, Ranchi, Jharkhand - 834031, Mobile:+91-8987789103, Landline: 0651-2230055, Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
Associate EIA Coordinator: I. Mr. Amarjeet Singh ~ ~ 2. Mr. Abhishek Kumar b~
FUNCTIONAL AREA EXPERTS:
FUNCTIONAL INVOLVEMENT SIGNATURE NAME OF THE EXPERT/S AREAS (PERIOD AND TASK) AND DATE
March 2019 to till date ► Designing Air Quality Monitoring Network for
">\wf FAE-Mr. D P Singh various pollutants and meteorological parameters-sampling locations, frequency and Team Members: number of samples AP I .Mr. Amarjeet Singh, FAE (8 ► Identification of sources of Air Pollution, its
impact, and most suitable control devices and Category) mechanisms
~ ► Preparing cost estimates for pollution control devices and suggesting measures for post closure environmental monitoring FAE-Mr. D P Singh March 2019 to till date ' Team Members: ► Designing sampling network for water and waste ~~ WP l .Mr. Amarjeet Singh, FAE (8 water and inspecting Baseline Data Generation ~~ 0~ Category) for water related samples.
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S. FUNCTIONAL
NO AREAS
I 3 SHW
4 SE
5 EB
NAME OF THE EXPERT/S
FAE-Mr. D P Singh
FAE- Mr. Shailesh Chandra
FAE- 1. Mr. Nirbhay Bhatnagar
2. Dr. Pramod Kumar
INVOLVEMENT
(PERIOD AND TASK)
► Water Budgeting, optimising use of water for various sources of demand, suggesting measures for water conservation, recycling and reuse.
► Suggesting water treatment systems, drainage facilities
► Evaluating probable impacts of effluent/waste water discharges in to the receiving environment/water bodies and suggesting control measures.
► Preparing cost estimates for structures for treatment of wastewater like ETP/STP/Oil and Grease Trap/Settling tank and suggesting measures for post closure environmental monitoring
March 2019 to till date
SIGNATURE
AND DATE
► Source of generation of non-hazardous solid waste and hazardous waste ~
► Quantification of volume of non-hazardous solid ' waste and hazardous waste ~ .
► Management, handling and disposal techniques of non-hazardous solid waste and hazardous waste
► Suggesting measures for minimization of generation of waste and how it can be reused/recycled.
March 2019 to till date ► Associated with Baseline data generation for ·
Socio-Economic. ► Interpretation of primary and secondary data to
derive the socio-economic status of PAFs/PAPs and all related stakeholders.
► Assessment of social changes arising out of the project and impact on the people.
► Development of R & R plan and suggesting measures to enhance the socio economic status of the people living in and around the project.
March 2019 to till date ► Associated with Baseline data generation for
Flora and Fauna. ► Biodiversity management and identification of
species labelled as rare, endangered and threatened as per IUCN list.
► Impact of the project on flora and fauna. ► Preparation of conservation plan for Scheduled
species. ► Suggesting species for Road Plantat ion, soil and
slope stabilization, greenbelt development.
DECLARATION OF ASSOCIATION IN THE EIA ■
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S. FUNCTIONAL
NO AREAS
6 HG
7 GEO
8 AQ
9 LU
10 RH
NAME OF THE EXPERT/S
FAE- D. Bandyopadhyay
FAE-Mr. R.P. Singh
FAE-Mr. Abhishek Kumar
Team Members: l .Mr. Amarjeet Singh
FAE-Harihar Lal B.
FAE-Mr. Abhijit Sinha Team Members: I .Mr. Manoj Sanwal
INVOLVEMENT
(PERIOD AND TASK)
March 2019 to till date ► Designing of ground water table measurement
and monitoring network, computation of ground water recharge, flow rate and direction.
► Analysis and description of aquifer characteristics
► Preparation of water budget for an area. ► Determining the impact on groundwater table
due to the project and suggesting artificial groundwater recharge and augmentation
measures.
March 2019 to till date ► Geology and Geo morphological
analysis/description and Stratigraphy/Lithology. ► Developing geological maps. ► Development of Mining plan incorporating
environmental aspects like top soil preservation, waste dump management, reclamation/rehabilitation of mined out areas, run off management etc.
► Environmental impacts of 3 phases of mining -exploration, exploitation and post mining stages
March 2019 to till date ► Associated in Baseline data generation for
developing micro meteorological data for use in modeling
► Collecting and using secondary data on meteorology like cloud cover, inversion related data, mixing heights etc., for modeling
► Application of A ERM OD air quality models in prediction of dispersion of pollutants, plotting of isopleths of GLCs representing incremental pollution levels, worst case scenarios on suitable maps showing both, the sources of pollution as well as the environmentally sensitive receptors.
March 2019 to till date ► Development of Landuse Map ► impact of project on surrounding land use ► Integration of land use related data/ information
for assessing environmental impacts of developmental projects.
► Suggesting post closure sustainable land use and mitigative measures for preventing degradation of land.
March 2019 to till date ► Identification of haza rds and hazardous
substances ► Risks and consequences analysis
SIGNATURE
AND DATE
DECLARATION OF ASSOCIATION IN THE EIA
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QCI-NABET Scheme for accreditation of EIA Consultant Organisations/Version 3/June 2015
FUNCTIONAL INVOLVEMENT SIGNATURE NAME OF THE EXPERT/S
AREAS (PERIOD AND TASK) AND DATE
► Preparation of impact diagrams ► Vulnerability assessment ► Preparation of Emergency Preparedness Plan
Declaration by the Head of the Accredited Consultant Organization/ Authorized Person
I, Abhiiit Sinha, General Manager (Environment) hereby, confirm that the above mentioned
experts prepared the Basantput Tapin Coking Coal Washery, 4 MTPA. I also confirm that the consultant organization shall be fully accountable for any mis-leading information mentioned in
this statement.
Signature:
Name: Abhiiit Sinha
Designation: General Manager (Environment)
Name of the EIA consultant organization: Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited
NABET Certificate No. & Issue Date: NABET/EIA/1720/RA 0092 dateds 28/05/2018.
Minutes of 154th Accreditation Committee Meeting for Re-Accreditation held on Dec. 13,
2017.
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CHAPTER -1
INTRODUCTION
1.0 GENERAL
The coal seams in mines under Central Coalfields Limited have been found to have coking propensities to different extent and it has been found by scientific investigation that production of high valued coking coal can be produced by washing this coal. Coal is an important infra-structural input and a dominant source of energy in India accounting for 55% of the country’s primary energy needs. The quality of coal plays an important role in environmental aspects during its use especially in power plants. Due to drift origin of Indian coal, ash content is quite high and coal seams have dirt bands of carbonaceous nature. High ash content in coal causes environmental pollution apart from reducing plant efficiency and adding the cost of coal transportation per unit calorific value. Further ash disposal is itself a difficult task with adverse environmental impacts.
1.1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT CCL intends to set up a coking coal washery with raw coal linkage.It has been proposed to transport the raw coal from Tapin South OC, Tapin North OC, Parej East OC, Jharkhand OC, Kedla OC and Kedla UG to Basantpur Tapin Coking Coal Washery by the existing road.The raw coal throughput of the washery will be 4.0 MTPA on ‘adb’ (air dried basis) and likely to vary within the range of 31.7 to 35.2% on ‘adb’. The washery will be designed to produce three products viz. washed/ clean coal, washed coal (power) & rejects.
1.2 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT
The purpose of the EIA/EMP Report is to ensure compliances of environmental norms in operation of the proposed Basantpur-Tapin Coal Washery with raw coal capacity of 4.0 MTPA and to seek Environmental Clearance from Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Govt. of India, in view of EIA Notification, 2006 dated 14th September ’06. The proposal of terms of reference (TOR) was discussed in 40th EAC meeting held on 26th October, 2018. Subsequently the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Govt. of
India, (MOEFCC) issued TOR vide letter No. J-11015/97/2018-IA (M) dated 07-01-2019 for obtaining Environmental Clearance for the proposed Basantpur-Tapin Coal Washery of CCL. CCL has engaged CMPDI, consultant of all CIL companies to undertake Environmental Impact Assessment studies. The report envisages the assessment of the impact of various environmental components and its mitigation measures in order to minimize the adverse impacts
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1.3 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT PROPONENT
Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited is a prime
producer of coking & non-coking coal in the country. It operates coal mines in the
state of Jharkhand. Its operation is spread over 2600 Km2 in the districts of
Ramgarh, Hazaribagh, Bokaro, Giridih, Palamu, Chatra, Latehar, Deoghar and
Koderma. Mining operation is spread over six coalfields i.e North Karanpura, South
Karanpura, East Bokaro, West Bokaro, Ramgarh and Giridih Coalfields. Presently
CCL is operating 26 UG mines, 37 OC mines, 4 medium coking coal washeries, 3
non coking coal washeries, 1 central workshop and 5 regional workshops. The
whole operation is spread over 13 administrative areas under respective Area GM/
CGM.
The project under consideration, i.e. Basantpur Tapin Coking Coal Washery is
administratively under Hazaribagh Area of CCL headed by General Manager,
Hazaribagh Area. Geologically, it falls in North-Western part of West Bokaro
Coalfield in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand.
1.4 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE, SIZE, LOCATION OF THE PROJECT
Nature
: It is a three product washery producing washed/ clean coal, washed coal (power) & rejects.
Size : Raw coal Capacity : 4.0 MPTA, Area: 32.03 Ha
Location & Communication of the Project
: Latitude : 23° 49' 48.78" N to 23° 49' 22.16"N Longitude : 85° 33' 44.76" E to 85° 34' 01.87" E Village : Basantpur District :Ramgarh
Nearest Railway Station : Dania, 8 km
Nearest Airport: Ranchi, 23 km
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Table No. 1.1
Information at a glance in tabular form
Sl. No.
PARTICULARS COMBINED
COAL
3-Products
1 Raw coal throughput capacity of the Coal Preparation Plant
a) Annual (million tonnes) b) Daily (Tonnes)
c) Hourly (Normal) in tonnes
4.0 12000
960
2 Operating conditions of the CPP a) No. of working days per year b) No. of working shifts per day c) No. of working hours per shift
330 3 8
3 Project life in year (Economic life) 18 Yrs.
4 Quality of raw coal (on adb) a) Ash % b) Moisture % c) Volatile Matter d) Fixed Carbon %
e) Grade
25-40.7 0.4-1.3
21.7-25.7 34.9-48
G-8
5 Quality of clean/ washed coal (on adb) a) Ash % b) Moisture % c) Volatile Matter
10.4-12.1
1.2-2.5 27-30.6
6 Yield of Products (%) a) Clean coal i.e. Metallurgical Coal b) Washed coal (power) c) Rejects
37.9 24.7 34.4
7 Broad initial capital investment (Rs. In Lakhs) BOMO Part
36000
1.5 THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS PROJECT TO THE COUNTRY & REGION
Benefits at national level
i) The washery will produce metallurgical grade coal to be used in steel plants thus resulting in savings to the national exchequer by reduction in imports.
ii) The Washery will produce environmental friendly clean coal to minimize the pollution levels.
ii) It will reduce volume of coal transportation which will reduce pollution. iii) The Power plant will get following benefits:
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Increased generation efficiency, mainly due to the energy loss as
inert material passes through the combustion process. Increased plant availability. Reduced investment cost. Reduced operation & maintenance cost due to less wear and
reduced cost for fuel and ash handling. Reduced load in the air pollution control system. Reduction in the amount of solid waste that has to be disposed off
Benefits at local level
i) The project will create employment opportunities both for skilled and semi- skilled persons in the area.
ii) Business opportunity in Secondary & Tertiary sectors will increase. iii) The proposed washery project will also bring about enhanced socio-economic
benefits to local population due to expenditure on CSR activities
1.6 SCOPE OF THE STUDY – DETAILS OF REGULATORY SCOPING CARRIED OUT (AS PER TERMS OF REFERENCE)
Based on the application, presentation made and discussions held, the Committee
prescribed the following TOR (vide letter No. J-11015/97/2018-IA (M) dated 7th January, 2019):
TOR
Para
No. Prescribed TOR Details in
Brief description of the
Compliance of ToR
Specific ToR
i.
Permission of ground water
withdrawal shall be obtained
from Central Ground Water
Authority (CGWA)
--
Application for permission to abstract
ground water for industrial use has been
made vide
Application no- 50051, registration date
29.01.2020 and submitted on
01.04.2020. It is under scrutiny at
regional office CGWA Patna. Permission
for 52.5 cum/hr is sought for the washery
process equivalent to 730 cum/day
assuming 14 hours of working per day.
0.06 cum/tes water (TOR condition no-
4(ii)) is required for the washery and to
be taken from Kedla UG 3.75 km away
(ToR sl no. 3-xi).
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TOR
Para
No. Prescribed TOR Details in
Brief description of the
Compliance of ToR
ii.
Total fresh water requirement
shall be 0.060cum/tonne of
raw coal
Chapter-2
Plate no. 08
0.06 cum/tes water is required for the
washery and to be taken from Kedla
UG 3.75 km away (ToR sl no. 3-xi).
Permission for 52.5 cum/hr is sought
from Central Ground Water Authority
(CGWA) for washery process. Details
given at para 2.7.2, Chapter 2 and
plate no. 08.
iii.
Efforts shall be made for
utilizing alternate sources of
surface water, abandoned
mines or else whatsoever and
thus minimizing the
dependability on a single
source.
Chapter-4
Rainwater harvesting plan for rooftop
RWH and other structures have been
proposed in the buffer zone along
with ETP for recirculation of water in
the washery circuit. Details furnished
4.3.3 , Chapter 4
iv.
Transportation of washed coal
shall be undertaken through
upcoming railway siding at
Kedla washery located
adjacent to proposed washery
site.
Chapter-2
Washed coal, power coal and rejects
will be sent to railway siding through
proposed Basantpur Tapin road of
approximately 1.708 km.
v.
Ash content below 34% should
be maintained in washed coal
to be transported beyond
500km distance.
Chapter-2
Ash percentage of washed/clean coal will
be 18% (1.516 MTY) and washed coal
power will be upto 34 % ( 0.988 MTY).
The details are furnished at Table 2.17 of
Chapter-2.
vi.
For proper baseline air quality
assessment, adequate
monitoring stations (4-5 nos.)
in the downwind areas shall be
set up and included in the air
quality modeling.
Chapter-3
Six number of stations one in core zone,
one in crosswind, four in downwind was
established for baseline survey. The
location is given at plate no-12 and para
3.2 of Chapter-3. All the points have
been considered in Air quality modeling.
The Air Quality Impact Prediction has
been carried out with AERMOD (Version
9.4) software of USEPA.
vii.
Wind rose pattern in the area
should be reviewed and
accordingly location of AAMSQ
will be planned by the
collection of air quality data.
Chapter-3
Six number of stations one in core zone,
one in crosswind, four in downwind was
established for baseline survey base on
windrose pattern. The location is given at
plate no-12 and para 3.2 of Chapter-3.
viii.
Impact of proposed project
activity on the hydrological
regime of the area shall be
Chapter-4 Impact of proposed project activity on hydrological regime of the area has been assessed and is incorporated in
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TOR
Para
No.
Prescribed TOR
Details in
Brief description of the
Compliance of ToR
assessed and report be
submitted.
hydrological report at Chapter-4 para 4.3.3.
ix.
Disposal of washery rejects
shall be in accordance with the
extant policy and guidelines,
and environmentally friendly.
Annexure-II
Rejects will be sold/utilized as per
prevailing notifications. [Chapter 2
(para 2.7.5)].
x.
Thick green belt of adequate
width to be provided around
washery to mitigate/check the
dust pollution. A 3-tier avenue
plantation should also be
developed along vacant areas,
storage yards, loading/transfer
points, and also along internal
roads/main approach roads.
Chapter-4,
10
Annexure
VII
Green belt has been proposed as
mitigative measures to control air
pollution, attenuate Noise pollution
and developing biological
environment around the washery.
(Chapter 4) The amount ₹ 15 Lakh
has been allocated as green belt
development in Air pollution control
measure head. (para 10.4 of chapter
10) and ₹ 65 Lakhs as green belt
development plan (para 10.5 of
chapter 10) at additional financial
provisions . This will cover 9.39 Ha
block plantation inside the washery.
Time line: green belt is proposed to
be developed within 4 years. Green
belt development Plant at Annexure
VII.
Generic TOR for Coal
Washery
i Siting of washery is critical
considering to its
environmental impacts.
Preference should be given to
the site located at pit head; in
case such a site is not
available, the site should be as
close to the pit head as
possible and coal should be
transported from mine to the
washery preferably through
closed conveyer belt to avoid
air pollution.
Chapter-2 The proposed washery is located in
the vicinity of existing Kedla washery,
CCL, Hazaribagh area, Distt.
:Ramgarh. with an area of 32.03 ha
with raw coal linkage from Tapin
North OCP, Tapin South OCP, Parej
East OCP and Jharkhand OCP.
Details are furnished at chapter 2.
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TOR
Para
No. Prescribed TOR Details in
Brief description of the
Compliance of ToR
ii
The washery shall not be
located in eco-sensitive zones
areas
NOT
APPLICABL
E
The washery is not located in any eco
sensitive zone areas.
iii
The washery should have a
closed system and zero
discharge. The storm drainage
should be treated in settling
ponds before discharging into
rivers/streams/water bodies.
Chapter-2
The proposed washery is planned for
closed system and confirms to zero
discharge (plate no-8 and Chapter-2,
para 2.6).
iv
A thick Green belt of about 50
m width should be developed
surrounding the washery.
Chapter-4,
10
Annexure
VII
Green belt has been proposed as
mitigative measures to control air
pollution, attenuate Noise pollution
and developing biological
environment around the washery.
(Chapter 4) The amount ₹ 15 Lakh
has been allocated as green belt
development in Air pollution control
measure head. (para 10.4 of chapter
10) and ₹ 65 Lakhs as green belt
development plan (para 10.5 of
chapter 10) at additional financial
provisions . This will cover 9.39 Ha
block plantation inside the washery.
Time line: green belt is proposed to
be developed within 4 years. Green
belt development Plant at Annexure
VII
v
A brief description of the plant
along with a layout, the
specific technology used and
the source of coal should be
provided.
Chapter- 1 &
2
Plate no-6 &
7
The proposed washery is located in
the vicinity of existing Kedla washery,
CCL, Hazaribagh area, Distt.
:Ramgarh. with an area of 32.03 ha
with raw coal linkage from Tapin
North OCP, Tapin South OCP, Parej
East OCP and Jharkhand OCP. The
layout and other details have been
incorporated at Chapter-2 and plate
no-6 & 7
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TOR
Para
No. Prescribed TOR Details in
Brief description of the
Compliance of ToR
vi The EIA-EMP Repot should
cover the impacts and
management plan for the
project of the capacity for
which EC is sought and the
impacts of specific activities,
including the technology used
and coal used, on the
environment of the area (within
10km radius), and the
environmental quality of air,
water, land, biotic community,
etc. through collection of data
and information, generation of
data on impacts for the rated
capacity. Cumulative impacts
for air and water should be a
part of ElA in case coal mine,
TPP and other washeries are
located within 10km radius.
The ElA should also include
mitigative measures needed to
minimize adverse
environmental impacts.
Chapter-4
The EIA/EMP report has been prepared
for the proposed washery of 4 MTPA
rated capacity to avoid, mitigate,
minimize and control the adverse
environmental impact. Preventive and
suppressive measures have been
suggested along with anticipated impact
for air (para 4.2), water (para 4.3), noise
(para 4.4), Ecological (para 4.5), socio-
economic (para 4.6), solid waste (para
4.7). Details of anticipated environmental
impact assessment and mitigation
measures have been furnished at
Chapter No-4.
vii A Study Area Map of the core
zone as well as the 10km area
of buffer zone showing major
industries/mines and other
polluting sources should be
submitted. These maps shall
also indicate the migratory
corridors of fauna, if any and
areas of endangered fauna;
plants of medicinal and
economic importance; any
ecologically sensitive areas
within the 10 km buffer zone;
the shortest distance from the
National Park/WL Sanctuary
Tiger Reserve, etc. along with
the comments of the Chief
Wildlife Warden of the State
Government.
Chapter-2
Plate- 02, 10
and 11
Study Area Map is annexed as plate no -
2, 10 and 11.
There is no Migratory corridors, National
parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves,
Wildlife corridors, Tiger/Elephant
reserves within 10 km of the project
lease area. During the site visit no
endangered fauna was observed in core
zone & buffer zone. As per secondary
sources, Avifauna Peafowl come under
Schedule-I species as per Indian wildlife
(protection) Act, 1972 was found in the
buffer zone. Conservation plan prepared
and submitted to PCCF, CWLW, Govt. of
Jharkhand. Budget of ₹ 32 Lakh provided
towards conservation plan.
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TOR
Para
No. Prescribed TOR Details in
Brief description of the
Compliance of ToR
viii Data of one-season (non-
monsoon) primary- base-line
data on environmental quality
of air (PM10, PM2.5, SOx and
NOx, noise, water (surface and
groundwater), soil be
submitted.
Chapter 3
Baseline data for air quality (PM10, PM2.5,
SO2, NOX) (6 stations), noise (day &
night) (6 stations), water (surface (2
stations), drinking water (2
stations),effluent water (1 station)), have
been collected from March-2019 to June-
2019. The details have been submitted in
Chapter-.
ix
The wet washery should
generally utilize mine water
only. In case mine water is not
available, the option of storage
of rain water and its use
should be examined. Use of
surface water and ground
water should be avoided.
Chapter-2
The requirement of water will be met
from pumped water from Kedla UG.
Approximately 730 cum/day water will be
required. The details of water
requirement is furnished at Chapter no- 2
and also given at plate no-08
x
Detailed water balance should
be provided. The break-up of
water requirement as per
different activities in the mining
operations vis-a-vis washery
should be given. If the source
of water is from surface water
and/or ground water, the same
may be justified besides
obtaining approval of the
Competent Authority for its
drawl.
Plate 08
The details of water balance is given at
Plate no. 08. Total water requirement is
limited to 730 cum/day. Application for
permission to abstract ground water for
industrial use has been made vide
application no- 50051, registration date
29.01.2020 and submitted on
01.04.2020.
xi
The entire sequence of mineral
production, transportation,
handling, transfer and storage
of mineral and waste, if any,
and their impacts on air quality
should be shown in a flow
chart with specific points
where fugitive emissions can
arise and specific pollution
control/mitigative measures
proposed to be put in place.
The washed coal and rejects
should be transport by train as
far as possible. Road transport
of washed coal and rejects
should generally be avoided.
Chapter-4 &
7
Imapct of air quality, Coal transportation
has been carried out in chapter 4 and 7.
Air Quality impact study has been carried
out and it is observed that values of
incremental PM10 concentration
considering 98th percentile baseline data
is within permissible limit. The Air Quality
Impact Prediction has been carried out
with AERMOD (Version 9.4) software of
USEPA. This part have been covered at
para 4.3 chapter 4.
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TOR
Para
No. Prescribed TOR Details in
Brief description of the
Compliance of ToR
In case, the TPP is within
10km radius, it should be
through conveyer belt. If
transport by rail is not feasible
because of the topography of
the area, the option for
transport by road be examined
in detail and its impacts along
with the mitigation measures
should be clearly brought out
in ElA/EMP report.
xii
Details of various facilities
proposed to be provided in
terms of parking, rest areas,
canteen etc.to the personnel
involved in mineral
transportation, workshop and
effluents/pollution load from
these activities should be
provided.
Chapter-2
The various facilities provided at chapter
2, para 2.7.1.
xiii
Impacts of CHP, if any, on air
and water quality should also
be spelt out along with Action
Plan.
Chapter-4
The air and water quality impact due to
CHP is given at chapter 4 and details of
anticipated environmental impact
assessment and mitigation measures
have been furnished at Chapter No-4
xiv O.M. no. J-11013/25/2014-IA.I
dated 11th August, 2014 to be
followed with regard to CSR
activities.
Chapter-4
The provisions laid down my MoEFCC
vide its O.M. no. J-11013/25/2014-IA.I
dated 11th August, 2014 is followed. The
details are given at para 4.6 of chapter 4.
xv Details of Public Hearing,
Notice(s) issued in
newspapers,
proceedings/minutes of Public
Hearing, points raised by the
general public and
response/commitments made
by the proponent along with
the Action Plan and budgetary
provisions be submitted in
tabular form. If the Public
Hearing is in the regional
language, an authenticated
English translation of the same
should be provided. Status of
Chapter 7
Annexure IV
All details of public hearing have been
given at Para 7.2 of chapter 7. The point
vise reply along with action plan and
budgetary provisions made are given in
this section. There is no litigations/ court
cases filed/pending against this proposal.
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TOR
Para
No.
Prescribed TOR
Details in
Brief description of the
Compliance of ToR
any litigations/ court cases
filed/pending, if any, against
the project should be
mentioned in EIA.
xvi Analysis of samples indicating
the following be submitted:
a. Characteristics of coal prior
to washing (this includes grade
of coal, other characteristics of
ash, S and heavy levels of
metals such as Hg, As, Pb, Cr
etc).
b. Characteristics and
quantum of coal after washing.
c. Characteristics and quantum
of coal rejects.
The data for quantum of coal after
washing and coal rejects have been
incorporated at EIA/EMP at Chapter
2. Expected quantity of washed/clean
coal, washed coal power and coal rejects
will be 1.516 MTY, 0.988 MTY & 1.496
MTY with 18%, 34%, 52.2% ash
respectively. The details of
characteristics of coal are given at
Chapter-2 & Annexure XII.
xvii
Details of
management/disposal/use of
coal rejects should be
provided. The rejects should
be used in TPP located close
to the washery as far as
possible. If TPP is within a
reasonable distance (10 km),
transportation should be by
conveyor belt. If it is far away,
the transportation should be by
rail as far as possible.
Chapter-2
Rejects will be sold/utilized as per
prevailing notifications. [Chapter 2
(para 2.7.5)].
xviii
Copies of MOU/Agreement
with linkages (for stand-alone
washery) for the capacity for
which EC is being sought
should be submitted.
Annexure XIII
Coal linkage is furnished at Annexure
XIII.
xix Corporate Environment
Responsibility:
a. The Company must have a
well laid down Environment
Policy approved by the Board
of Directors.
b. The Environment Policy
must prescribe for standard
operating process/procedures
to bring into focus any
Chapter 10
CCL Environmental Policy has been
approved by CCL board of directors on
16.11.2019. The same has been
uploaded at company official website.
The environmental policy of CCL
embodies standard operating
process/procedures. The hierarchical
system is given at para 10.3 of Chapter
10.
The details of Corporate environmental
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TOR
Para
No. Prescribed TOR Details in
Brief description of the
Compliance of ToR
infringements/deviation/violatio
n of the environmental or
forest norms/conditions.
c. The hierarchical system or
Administrative Order of the
company to deal with
environmental issues and for
ensuring compliance with the
environmental clearance
conditions must be furnished.
d. To have proper checks and
balances, the company should
have a well laid down system
of reporting of non-
compliances/violations of
environmental norms to the
Board of Directors of the
company and/or shareholders
or stakeholders at large.
responsibility fund are given at para 10.6
of chapter 10. It is As per MoEF
notification F.No.22-65/2017-IA.III dated
15.05.2018, the cost of CER is to be in
addition to the cost envisaged for the
implementation of the EIA/EMP which
includes the measures for the pollution
control, environmental protection and
conservation, R&R, wildlife and forest
conservation/protection measures
including the NPV and Compensatory
Afforestation, required, if any, and any
other activities, to be derived as part of
the EIA process. A sum of ₹ 5.4 Crores
shall be allocated to CER expenditure for
Basantpur -Tapin Coal washery (4.0
MTPA).
xx
A detailed action Plan for
Corporate Social
Responsibility for the project
affected people and people
living in and around the
project area should be
provided.
Chapter-4 &
7
The details are given at Chapter 4 &
7.
xxi
Permission of drawl of water
shall be pre-requisite for
consideration of EC.
Application for permission to abstract
ground water for industrial use has been
made vide
Application no- 50051, registration date
29.01.2020 and submitted on
01.04.2020. It is under scrutiny at
regional office CGWA Patna.
xxii
Wastewater /effluent should
confirm to the effluent
standards as prescribed
under Environment
(Protection) Act, 1986
Chapter-2
This Washery is designed for zero
discharge.
xxiii
Details of washed coal,
middling and rejects along
with the MoU with the end-
users should be submitted.
Chapter-2
Proposed quantity of washed/clean
coal, washed coal power and coal rejects
will be 1.516 MTY, 0.988 MTY & 1.496
MTY respectively. The washed coal
shall be supplied to Steel plants and
thermal power plants.
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CHAPTER – 2
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.0 GENERAL
The proposed Basantpur-Tapin Coal Washery will be a three product
washery to be operated.
A three-product coking coal washery producing washed/ clean coal,
washed coal (power) & rejects has been conceptualized. Clean coal at 18%
ash for supply to steel plants for metallurgical purpose has been considered
and washed coal (power) at 34% ash will be sent to thermal power stations.
2.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
2.1.1 Name of the Project
Basantpur-Tapin Coal Washery (4.0 MPTA).
2.1.2 Type and Need of the Project
Basantpur Tapin Coking Coal Washery is a new proposed project using Jig/HM Separation/Spiral/Flotation technologies or combination thereof. It is a three product washery and the Clean Coal Technologies used in washery shall act as a safeguard against Environment Pollution. Need of the project-
Central Coalfields Limited is facing increasing demand of coal because of increased demand from industry and power sector. Continuing and augmentation of coal production from the mines of CCL will help to bridge the gap of demand and supply of coal in India. Therefore, with commissioning of new washeries, Coking coal supply to steel & Power sector will improve.
Expeditious execution of washery projects will save our FOREX Reserves & thereby, strengthen our economy.
2.1.3 Objectives
Basantpur-Tapin Coking Coal washery of 4.0 MTY capacity will supply
washed coal with 33.5+0.5% ash to thermal power stations.
2.1.4 Life of the Project The economic life of the washery has been considered as 18 years.
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2.2 LOCATION AND OTHER DETAILS OF PROPOSED
WASHERY
2.2.1 LOCATION
The proposed washery is located in the vicinity of existing Kedla washery, CCL,
Hazaribagh area, Distt. :Ramgarh. with an area of 32.03 ha. The drainage is by
easterly flowing Bokaro river on the south and Chutua Nala, a tributary of Bokaro
River on the north. The Kedla Nala flowing through the quarriable area is the main
feeder of Chutua Nala.
2.2.2 COMMUNICATION
The proposed Tapin washery is located in the vicinity of existing Kedla Washery and
is well connected by road and rail. This site is approachable through a 20 km long
metalled Ghato and Charhi road leading to NH-33 at Charhi and connects Ranchi
and Hazaribagh. Another approach is through a 13 km all weather road connecting
Gidi washery and crossing NH-33 at Kuju. Nearest Railway Station is at Danea on
the Gomoh Barkakana loop line, 8 kms east of Kedla Block and is also connected by
a fair weather road.
The nearest Airport connected by daily commercial flights is at Ranchi.
2.2.3 PHYSIOGRAPHY & DRAINAGE
The general topography of the area is undulating, broken by small hills, the elevation
varying from 324m to 382 m above MSL. The drainage is by easterly flowing Bokaro
river on the south and Chutua Nala, a tributary of Bokaro River on the North. The
Kedla Nala flowing through the quarriable area is the main feeder of Chutua Nala.
2.2.4 MINEABLE RESERVES AND LINKAGE OF RAW COAL
Raw coal linkage to the proposed Tapin washery is from Tapin North OCP, Tapin
South OCP, Parej East OCP and Jharkhand OCP.
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2.3 LIFE OF THE PROPOSED WASHERY & CONSTRUCTION
SCHEDULE AND SUMMARISED DATA
This linked mines will be contributing around 100% of the total requirement of 4.00
MTY for covering the economic life of 18 years of the washery.
A total period of 18 months has been considered for construction and
commissioning of Basantpur Tapin coking coal washery including trial operation and
Performance Guarantee Tests (PGT).
SUMMARISED DATA
1. Capacity & Operating conditions a) Annual : 4.0 Mty b) Daily : 12000 c) No. of effective working hours per year : 5000 d) Hourly : 800 t 2. Raw coal linkage : Tapin north OCP, Tapin
south OCP, Parej east OCP, Jhakhand OCP
3. Development period in years : 3 (including construction period)
4. Life of the washery after commissioning (in years) : 18
5. Quality of raw coal feed (average) a) Ash% : 33.8
b) Grade : W-IV 6. Balance of Products :
Product Size (mm) Wt% Ash% Qty. (Mty)
Clean coal (-)13 37.9 18.0 1.516
Washed coal (power) (-)13
24.7 34.0 0.988
Rejects (-)13 37.4 49.6 1.496
Total 100.0 33.8 4.000
8 Broad initial capital investment (Rs. in Crores)
360.00
9 Operating cost per tonne of raw coal (Rs.) 300.00
10 Profit per tonne of raw coal (Rs.) 817.80
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14 Construction period including trial run, PGT &
commissioning
18 months
2.4 RAW COAL CHARACTERISTICS
2.4.1 RAW COAL LINKAGE
The raw coal supply of 4.0 Mty to the proposed Basantpur-Tapin Washery shall be
from Tapin north OCP (1.42 Mty), Tapin south OCP (0.35 Mty), Parej east OCP
(1.43 Mty) and Jharkhand OCP (0.8 Mty), percentage contribution being 35.5, 8.75,
35.75 & 20.0 respectively. In case of shortage of raw coal from these mines, similar
grade raw coal from neighboring mines will be supplied.
2.4 .2 LABORATORY TEST RESULTS OF TAPIN (NORTH) OCP
(SEAM IV/V)
2.4.2.1 SCREEN-CUM-ASH ANALYSIS
Representative RoM coal sample was drawn after coning & quartering and
crushed down to 13 mm. The same was subjected to screen analysis at 6mm,
3mm,0.5mm, 0.25mm & 0.1mm mm aperture screen. Weight% and ash% were
determined for respective size fractions. The test results are given hereafter in
Table-2.1.
Table-2.1: Screen-cum-Ash Analysis
Company : CCL Collier : Tapin (N)
Seam : IV/V Sample tested : Raw Coal crushed to 13 mm
Size (mm) Wt% Ash%
13 - 6 62.1 35.5
6-3 13.3 32.8
3-0.5 14.2 31.1
0.5-0.25 3.7 28.3
0.25-0.1 4.3 25.8
-0.1mm 2.4 32.8
Total 100.0 33.8
The screen-cum-ash analysis of 13-0.5 mm & -0.5 size fractions have been
computed from Table-2.1 and given hereafter in Table-2.2.
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Table-2.2: Screen-cum-Ash Analysis of RoM Coal Sample Crushed down to 13
mm
Size (mm) Wt % Ash %
13-0.5 89.6 34.4
-0.5 10.4 28.3
Total 100.0 33.8
2.4.2.2 FLOAT & SINK TEST OF 13-0.5 MM SIZE FRACTION
Float and sink tests of RoM coal crushed down to 13 mm size has been carried out
at 1.3, 1.35, 1.4, 1.45, 1.5, 1.55, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 & 1.9 specific gravities for 13-0.5 mm.
The results are given in Table-2.3
Table-2.3: Float & Sink Test Results Colliery : Tapin(N) Seam : IV/V Sample tested : Raw Coal crushed to 13 mm Size of coal tested : 13-0.5 mm
Sp. Gr. Wt% Ash% Cum. Float Cum. Sink Ch. Wt% Mayer's pt. value Wt.% Ash% Wt.% Ash%
1.90 9.6 65.0 100.0 34.4 95.2 34.4
2.4.2.3 FROTH FLOTATION OF - 0.5 MM SIZE FRACTION
Froth flotation test has been carried out for - 0.5 mm fraction at different solid
concentration. The results are furnished in Table-2.4 & 2.5. The results show that
the quality of coal fines is good and flotation is responding at 10% and 15% solids
concentration.
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Table-2.4: Froth flotation at 10% solid concentration
Time Wt% Ash%
10 37.0 10.9
20 21.0 11.7
30 4.0 14.7
60 3.0 18.5 90 2.0 25.0
Tailings 33.0 47.5
100.0 23.8
Table-2.5: Froth flotation at 15% solid concentration Time Wt% Ash% 10 34.7 13.2
20 21.3 17.4
30 7.3 19.5 60 3.3 24.6
90 2.0 31.9 Tailings 31.3 54.2
100.0 28.2
2.4.2.4 TEST RESULTS OF TAPIN (NORTH) OCP (SEAM VA)
2.4.2.5 SCREEN-CUM-ASH ANALYSIS
Representative RoM coal sample was drawn after coning & quartering and
crushed down to 13 mm. The same was subjected to screen analysis at 6mm, 3mm,
0.5mm, 0.25mm & 0.1mm mm aperture screen. Weight% and ash% were
determined for respective size fractions. The test results are given hereafter in
Table-2.6.
Table-2.6: Screen-cum-Ash Analysis Company : CCL Colliery : Tapin (N) Seam : VA Sample tested : As received sample
crushed to -13mm
Size (mm) Wt% Ash%
13 - 6 57.0 30.4
6 - 3 14.7 24.9
3 - 0.5 16.2 23.6
0.5+0.25 5.7 20.9
0.25+0.1 4.6 24.1
-0.1 1.8 25.4
Total 100.0 27.6
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The screen-cum-ash analysis of 13-0.5 mm & -0.5 size fractions have been
computed from Table-2.6 and given hereafter in Table-2.7.
Table-2.7: Screen-cum-Ash Analysis of RoM Coal Sample Crushed down to 13 mm
Size (mm) Wt % Ash %
13-0.5 87.9 28.2
-0.5 12.1 22.8
Total 100.0 27.6
2.4.2.6 FLOAT & SINK TEST OF 13-0.5 MM SIZE FRACTION Float and sink tests of RoM coal crushed down to 13 mm size has been carried
out at 1.3, 1.35, 1.4, 1.45, 1.5, 1.55, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 & 1.9 specific gravities for 13-0.5
mm. The results are given in Table-2.8 .
Table-2.8: Float & Sink Test Results Company : CCL Colliery : Tapin(N) Seam : VA Sample tested : Raw Coal crushed to 13 mm
Size of coal tested : 13-0.5 mm
Sp. Gr.
Wt%
Ash% Cum. Float Cum. Sink Ch.
Wt%
Mayer's pt. value
Wt.%
Ash%
Wt.%
Ash%
1.90 4.1 70.3 100.0 28.2 98.0 28.2
2.4.2.7 FROTH FLOTATION OF - 0.5 MM SIZE FRACTION
Froth flotation test has been carried out for - 0.5 mm fraction at different solid
concentration. The results are furnished in Table-2.9 & 2.10. The results show that
the quality of coal fines is good and flotation is responding at 10% and 15% solids
concentration.
Table-2.9: Froth flotation at 10% solid concentration
Time Wt% Ash%
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10 25.8 11.2
20 21.2 11.2
30 20.0 12.2
60 5.0 17.5 90 2.4 24.1
Tailings 25.6 53.2 100.0 22.8
Table-2.10: Froth flotation at 15% solid concentration
Time Wt% Ash% 10 23.3 10.1
20 24.8 11.2
30 13.9 11.8 60 5.5 16.2
90 2.7 22 Tailings 29.9 49.2
100.0 22.9
2.4.2.8TEST RESULTS OF TAPIN (NORTH) OCP (SEAM VII)
2.4.2.8 SCREEN-CUM-ASH ANALYSIS Representative RoM coal sample was drawn after coning & quartering and
crushed down to 13 mm. The same was subjected to screen analysis at 6mm, 3mm,
0.5mm, 0.25mm & 0.1mm mm aperture screen. Weight% and ash% were
determined for respective size fractions. The test results are given hereafter in
Table-2.11.
Table-2.11: Screen-cum-Ash Analysis Company : CCL Colliery : Tapin (N) Seam : VA Sample tested : As received sample
crushed to -13mm
Size (mm) Wt% Ash%
13 - 6 62.9 26.8
6 - 3 15.2 24.5
3 - 0.5 10.6 22.5
0.5+0.25 5.3 21.9
0.25+0.1 4.0 25.1
-0.1 2.0 27.0
Total 100.0 25.7
The screen-cum-ash analysis of 13-0.5 mm & -0.5 size fractions have been
computed from Table-2.11 and given hereafter in Table-2.12.
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Table-2.12: Screen-cum-Ash Analysis of RoM Coal Sample Crushed down to 13 mm
2.4.2.9 FLOAT & SINK TEST OF 13-0.5 MM SIZE FRACTION Float and sink tests of RoM coal crushed down to 13 mm size has been carried
out at 1.3, 1.35, 1.4, 1.45, 1.5, 1.55, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 & 1.9 specific gravities for 13-0.5
mm. The results are given in Table-2.13 .
Table-2.13: Float & Sink Test Results
Company : CCL Colliery : Tapin(N) Seam : VII Sample tested : Raw Coal crushed to 13 mm
Size of coal tested : 13-0.5 mm
Sp. Gr.
Wt%
Ash% Cum. Float Cum. Sink Ch.
Wt%
Mayer's pt. value
Wt.%
Ash%
Wt.%
Ash%
1.90 5.2 69.2 100.0 25.9 97.4 25.9
2.4.2.10 FROTH FLOTATION OF - 0.5 MM SIZE FRACTION
Froth flotation test has been carried out for - 0.5 mm fraction at different solid
concentration. The results are furnished in Table-2.14 & 2.15. The results show that
the quality of coal fines is good and flotation is responding at 10% and 15% solids
concentration.
Table-2.14: Froth flotation at 10% solid concentration
Time Wt% Ash%
Size (mm) Wt % Ash %
13-0.5 88.7 25.9
-0.5 11.3 23.9
Total 100.0 25.7
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10 37.0 10.9
20 21.0 11.7
30 4.0 14.7
60 3.0 18.5 90 2.0 25.0
Tailings 33.0 47.5
100.0 23.8
Table-2.15: Froth flotation at 15% solid concentration
Time Wt% Ash% 10 25.3 10.7
20 24.0 11.8
30 14.0 11.7 60 4.7 15.3
90 1.3 23.8 Tailings 30.7 50.7
100.0 23.8
2.4.2.11 TEST RESULTS OF TAPIN (NORTH) OCP (SEAM VIIA/VIIB
COMBINED)
2.4.2.12 SCREEN-CUM-ASH ANALYSIS Representative RoM coal sample was drawn after coning & quartering and
crushed down to 50 mm. The same was subjected to screen analysis at 13 mm
aperture screen. Weight% and ash% were determined for respective size fractions.
The test results are given in Table-2.16.
Table-2.16: Screen-cum-Ash Analysis Company : CCL Colliery : Tapin OCP Seam : VIIA/VIIB combined Sample tested : As received sample crushed
to -50mm
Size (mm) Wt % Ash %
50-13 83.0 42.9
13-0 17.0 29.5
Total 100.0 40.6
2.4.2.13 DESHALING OF 50-13 MM RAW COAL AT 1.90 SP. GR.
50-13 mm size fraction coal was deshaled at 1.90 sp. gr. in the laboratory
and determination of weight% & ash% of deshaled coal and rejects was carried
out. The same is given hereafter in Table-2.17.
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Table-2.17: Balance of products on deshaling 50-13mm fraction
at 1.90 sp.gr Sp.Gr. Wt% Ash% Wt% (on raw
coal basis) Ash%
< 1.90 75.3 29.3 62.5 29.3
> 1.90 24.7 84.5 20.5 84.5
Total 100.0 42.9 83.0 42.9
2.4.2.14 MIXING OF DESHALED COAL (50-13 MM) WITH NATURAL -13 MM The balance of product after mixing of deshaled float (50-13 mm size
fraction) with natural -13 mm coal is given hereafter in Table-2.18.
Table-2.18: Balance of products of deshaled coal+ natural -13 mm coal
Products Wt% Ash%
Deshaled coal (50-13 mm) 62.5 29.3
13mm-0 17.0 29.5
Total 79.5 29.3
2.4.2.15 SCREEN-CUM-ASH ANALYSIS OF DESHALED COAL (50-13 MM) CRUSHED TO -13MM AND MIXED WITH NATURAL -13MM
The deshaled coal (float) was crushed down to 13 mm and mixed with
natural -13 mm raw coal. Screen-cum-ash analysis of entire -13 mm size fraction
was carried out at 6mm, 3mm, 0.5mm, 0.25mm & 0.1mm mm aperture
screen. Weight% and ash% were determined for respective size fractions.
The same is given hereafter in Table-2.19.
Table-2.19: Screen-cum-ash analysis of deshaled crushed coal
Size (mm) Wt% Ash%
13 - 6 70.2 30.1
6 - 3 14.5 26.7
3 - 0.5 10.0 23.8
0.5+0.25 2.2 27.7
0.25+0.1 2.0 28.9
-0.1 1.1 40.1
Total 100.0 29.0
The screen-cum-ash analysis of 13-0.5 mm & -0.5 size fractions have been
computed from Table-2.19 and given hereafter in Table-2.20.
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Table-2.20: Screen-cum-Ash Analysis of RoM Coal Sample Crushed down to 13 mm
Size (mm) Wt % Ash %
13-0.5 94.7 28.9
-0.5 5.3 30.7
Total 100.0 29.0
2.4.2.16 FLOAT & SINK TEST OF 13-0.5 MM SIZE FRACTION Float and sink tests of RoM coal crushed down to 13 mm size has been carried
out at 1.3, 1.35, 1.4, 1.45, 1.5, 1.55, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 & 1.9 specific gravities for 13-0.5
mm. The results are given in Table-2.21 and represented graphically in the form of
washability curves in Plate No.4.
Table-2.21: Float & Sink Test Results Company : CCL Colliery : Tapin(N) Seam : VIIA/VIIB (combined) Sample tested : Raw Coal crushed to
13 mm Size of coal tested : 13-0.5 mm
Sp. Gr.
Wt%
Ash% Cum. Float Cum. Sink Ch.
Wt%
Mayer's pt. value
Wt.%
Ash%
Wt.%
Ash%
1.90 2.4 92.7 100.0 29.0 98.8 29.0
2.4.2.17 FROTH FLOTATION OF - 0.5 MM SIZE FRACTION
Froth flotation test has been carried out for - 0.5 mm fraction at different solid
concentration. The results are furnished in Table-2.22 & 2.23. The results show that
the quality of coal fines is good and flotation is responding at 10% and 15% solids
concentration.
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Table-2.22: Froth flotation at 10% solid concentration
Time Wt% Ash%
10 22.0 9.8
20 13.0 10.4
30 9.0 13.1
60 5.0 16.9 90 3.0 21.9
Tailings 48.0 50.0
100.0 30.2
Table-2.23: Froth flotation at 15% solid concentration
Time Wt% Ash% 10 21.3 10.2
20 12.7 11.2
30 8.7 16.5 60 4.7 22.5
90 3.3 23.2 Tailings 49.3 47.5
100.0 30.3
2.4.2.18 PROXIMATE ANALYSIS OF RAW COAL &COKING PROPERTIES OF CLEAN COAL OF TAPIN (NORTH) OCP
2.4.2.19PROXIMATE ANALYSIS OF RAW COAL
Proximate analysis on air dried basis and other tests were carried out for raw
coal sample of different seams of Tapin (North) OCP. The results of proximate
analysis and other tests are given in Table-2.24.
Table-2.24: Proximate Analysis & other tests of Raw Coal for different seams of Tapin (North) OCP
Name of the seam
Moisture%
Ash%
VM%
Fixed Carbon
CSN
LTGK
IV/V 0.5 33.8 21.7 44.0 11/
2 D/E
VA 0.7 27.4 24.2 47.7 11/
2 D/E
VII 1.3 25.0 25.7 48.0 11/
2 E/F
VIIA/VIIB combined
0.4 40.7 24.0 34.9 11/
2 D
Table-2.25: Froth flotation at 10% solid concentration
Time Wt% Ash%
10 37.0 12.9 20 20.0 17.2 30 5.0 20.6 60 4.0 25.1 90 2.0 31.8
Tailings 32.0 54.7 100.0 28.4
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Table-2.26: Froth flotation at 15% solid concentration
Time Wt% Ash%
10 34.7 13.2 20 21.3 17.4 30 7.3 19.5 60 3.3 24.6 90 2.0 31.9
Tailings 31.3 54.2 100.0 28.2
2.4.2.20 CURRENT ANALYSIS RESULT OF COAL SAMPLE
The raw coal samples were collected on 28.03.2020 from tapin (iV/V Seam) and
analysed and report generated on 29.03.2020 have been tabulated as under :
Table-2.27: Analysis Raw Coal for different seams of Tapin (North) OCP as on 29.03.2020
Name of the
seam
Moisture%
Ash%
VM%
Fixed Carbon
GCV (Kcal/Kg)
IV/V 0.78 33.84 22.03 43.35 5310
2.5 CAPACITY AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE WASHERY 2.5.1 CAPACITY The raw coal throughput capacity of the proposed washery is mentioned below: a) Annual : 4.0 Mt
b) Daily : 12000 tonnes
c) Hourly : 960 tonnes (for three products washery)
2.5.2 OPERATING CONDITIONS OF DIFFERENT SECTIONS
It has been envisaged that Raw coal will be received by belt conveyors in the
washery and washed coal will be transported by road to Chainpur siding, which is
approx. 17km from washery site. The proposed washery has been designed to
have raw coal receiving & storage section, washery section (i.e. from raw coal
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storage to storing of products) and loading & dispatch section. The operating
conditions of different sections are given below.
2.5.3 RAW COAL RECEIVING SECTION The operating conditions of the raw coal receiving section are given hereafter:
a) No. of working days per annum : 330
b) No. of working shifts per day : 3 (8 hours each)
c) Hourly throughput capacity (tones) : 960
2.5.4 WASHERY SECTION
The operating conditions of washery are given below:
a) No. of working days per annum : 330
b) No. of working shifts per day : 3 (8 hours each)
d) Hourly throughput capacity (tonnes) : 800
2.5.5 LOADING & DISPATCH SECTION
Clean coal and washed coal (power) will be conveyed by belt conveyors from
their respective covered storage facilities at washery end to Railway Siding for
onward loading through Rapid Loading System (RLS) (@ 5,500 tph) or through
any other mechanical means into the Railway wagons as per Railway norms
and dispatch to customers specified by the CCL. The Railway siding is adjacent
(approx. Distance 600 m) to the proposed washery site. Storage capacity for
clean coal has been envisaged as 9000 tonnes and that of washed coal
(power) has been envisaged as 6000 tonnes .
Separate covered storage facilities within the washery premises, loading
conveyors and loading into Railway wagons by mechanical means at Railway
siding for dispatch of clean coal and washed coal (power) to customers
specified by CCL are in the scope of WO.
The operating conditions of the loading & dispatch section are given below:
a) No. of working days per annum : 365
b) No. of working shifts per day : 3 (8 hours each)
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c) No. of hours per year : round the clock
d) Loading rate : 5500 tph
Assured supply of washed/ clean coal and washed Coal (power) of specified quality
& quantity shall be done by the WO by road from their respective storage facilities as
per Cl 1.5 of this section to Chainpur Railway siding for onward loading into Railway
wagons as per Railway norms for dispatch to customers specified by the Coal Co.
WO shall also provide suitable weighing arrangements for products dispatch by road
i.e. atleast three nos. of road weighbridges of 100 tonne capacity.
Note: Actual railway siding/ destination may change as per the decision of Engineer-
In-Charge during the operation period.
It has been envisaged that products from the clean coal, Washed Coal (Power) &
rejects stock will be reclaimed and dispatched to the consumers through rail.
CCL is the sole owner of the rejects produced from the washery. The rejects
produced from the plant shall be transported & temporarily stacked/dumped
separately by WO at the identified reject storage site earmarked by WO in the site
provided by CCL with due arrangement of proper compaction and consolidation as
per the norms of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) duly approved by the
State/ Central and other concerned agencies. Rejects produced from the plant shall
have to be weighed in presence of representatives of both the CCL & WO and
record of the same shall be signed jointly. Quantity of Rejects shall be in consonance
with that derived from balance of products.
Rejects will be sold/utilized as per prevailing notifications. The weighment of such
rejects shall be done at the weighbridges of WO in presence of representatives of
both CCL and WO and shall be jointly signed and final.
2.6 PROCESS FLOW & BALANCE OF PRODUCTS
2.6.1 Unit Operations
• Coal Washing Methods
The various procedures are broadly classified as the ‘Wet’ ‘and Dry’ processes. The
dry process doesn’t involve the use of water, where as in the wet process, the water
is the main medium for washing and jigging. The washery will be operated on wet
process. The different processes involved in the washery are given below;
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Crushing
Purpose of the crushing is to reduce the Run of Mine (ROM) coal to a size suitable
for washing and, size reduction involving various principles such as compression,
impact, shearing, splitting and attrition.
Primary crusher(s) are generally designed to receive ROM coal and reduce it to a
top size of 2” to 8’’
Secondary crushers are generally designed to reduce the size (to a top size of 1 ¾”)
of the middling fraction from jigs or the middling fraction from heavy – medium trough
separators, and, in turn these fractions would be rewashed. Crushing of as received
coal sample (rom coal size) down to -13mm size is proposed.
Screening
Sizing is the separation of a heterogeneous mixture of particle sizes into groups
wherein all particles range between a maximum and minimum size.
Screens Used in Coal Preparation:
1. Scalping screen – for separating refuse and fines prior to size reduction
2. Raw coal sizing screen- for separating the raw coal into coarse and fine size
for further processing.
3. Pre-wet screen- to remove fines prior to the mechanical cleaning
4. Heavy media recovery screens- for recovery and reuse of magnetite
5. Desliming screens-to remove extreme fines; and
6. Dewatering screens-to remove water.
Jigs
Jigs operate by differences in specific gravity and rely on stratification in a bed of
coal when the carrying water is pulsed. The shale tends to sink, and the cleaner coal
rises. The basic jig is suitable for larger feed sizes. Although the Baum jig can clean
a wide range of coal sizes, it is most effective at 10-35 mm. A modification of the
Baum jig is the Batac jig, which is used for cleaning fine coals. The coal is stratified
by bubbling air directly through the coal-water-refuse mixture in this cleaning unit.
For intermediate sizes the same principles are applied, although the pulsing may be
from the side or from under the bed. In addition, a bed or hard dense mineral is used
to enhance the stratification and prevent remixing. The mineral is usually feldspar,
consisting of lumps of silicates of about 60mm size.
Jigs offer cost effective technology with a clean coal yield of 75-85% at about 34%
ash content. The jigs are used more frequently than dense-medium vessels because
of their larger capacities and cheaper costs.
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Baum Jig and Fledspar Jig
Dense Media Seperator
Dense-medium vessels also operate by specific gravity difference; however rather
than using water as the separation medium, a suspension of magnetite and water is
used. This suspension has a specific gravity between that of coal and the refuse and
a better separation can be obtained. The slurry of fine magnetite in water can
achieve relative densities up to about 1.8. Different types of vessels are used for
dense-medium separators such as baths, cyclones and cylindrical centrifugal
separators. For larger particle sizes, various kinds of baths are used, but these
require a substantial quantity of dense- medium, and therefore of magnetite. For
smaller sizes, cyclones are used where the residence time is short and throughput
relatively high. Cylindrical centrifugal separators are used for coarse and
intermediate coal.
Dense-medium cyclones clean coal by accelerating the dense-medium, coal and
refuse by centrifugal force. The coal exits the cyclones from the top and the refuse
from the bottom. Better separation of smaller-sized coals can be achieved by this
method.
Key factors in the operation of any dense-medium system based on magnetite are
the control equipment and the efficiency of magnetic recovery for recycle.
Dense Media Separator
Froth Flotation
Froth flotation is the most widely used method for cleaning fines. Froth flotation cells
utilize the difference in surface characteristics of coal and refuse to clean ultra fine
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coal. The coal-water mixture is conditioned with chemical reagents so that air
bubbles will adhere only to the coal and float it to the top, while the refuse particles
sink. Air is bubble dup through the slurry in the cell and clean coal is collected in the
froth that forms the top.
Froth Flotation
Transportation of rejects to Temporary Reject Storage Site by belt conveyor. Provision of closed water circuit with zero effluent discharge has been envisaged.
2.6.3 PROJECTED BALANCE OF PRODUCTS
The process consists of crushing of entire coal down to 13mm in various stages,
treatment of 13-0.5mm in 2-stage HM cyclones and upgradation of -0.5mm size
fraction by froth flotation to obtain clean coal, washed coal (power) and rejects.
RAW COAL SECTION
- Receiving of RoM coal (-1000mm size) from the linked mines viz. Tapin north
OCP, Tapin south OCP, Parej east OCP & Jharkhand OCP in the receiving
hopper by road.
- Feeding -1000mm coal from receiving hopper to primary twin shaft sizer by
apron feeder.
- Crushing of -1000mm size coal down to 200mm size in primary twin shaft
sizer.
- Feeding -200mm crushed coal by belt conveyor to secondary twin shaft sizer.
- Crushing of -200mm size coal down to 50mm size in secondary twin shaft
sizer.
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- Screening of coal crushed down to 50mm coal at 13mm to obtain two size
fractions i.e. 50-13 mm & -13 mm.
- Crushing of +13mm size fraction down to 13 mm in tertiary crusher and mixing
with -13mm size fraction.
- Storage of crushed coal (-13 mm) in a 6000 t stack tube (ground storage) with
reclamation arrangement.
WASHING SECTION
- Conveying of -13mm coal from storage to washery building.
- Desliming -13 mm fraction to obtain 13-0.5 mm & -0.5 mm fraction.
- Washing of 13-0.5 mm size fraction in Primary HM cyclones to produce clean
coal (i.e. overflow of Primary HM cyclone) & sinks (i.e. underflow of Primary
HM cyclones).
- Washing sinks from Primary HM Cyclones in Secondary HM cyclones to
produce washed coal (power) (i.e. overflow of secondary HM cyclone) &
rejects (i.e. underflow of Secondary HM cyclones).
- Dewatering of clean coal from HM cyclones in sieve bend-cum-drain & rinse
screens followed by further dewatering in centrifuges.
- Dewatering of washed coal (power) in sieve bend-cum-drain & rinse screens
followed by further dewatering in centrifuges.
- Dewatering of rejects from HM cyclones in High Frequency screen.
- Recovery of media by magnetic separators.
- Thickening of entire -0.5 mm slurry generated in process alongwith effluents
from various dewatering equipment in radial thickener.
- Upgradation of -0.5 mm coal (underflow of thickener) by froth flotation to produce
clean coal (i.e. concentrate) and rejects (i.e. tailings).
- Dewatering of concentrate (clean coal) from froth flotation in Horizontal
Travelling Vacuum Belt Filter.
- Dewatering of tailings (rejects) from froth flotation in High Frequency screen.
- Recycling of clarified water (i.e. overflow of thickener) for plant re-use.
- Conveying of dewatered 13-0.5 mm clean coal from Primary HM cyclones
alongwith -0.5 mm dewatered fine clean coal from froth flotation and stocking
of clean coal in covered clean coal storage (9000 t).
Conveying of dewatered 13-0.5 mm washed coal (power) from Secondary HM
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cyclones and stocking the same in separate washed coal (power) storage
(6000 t).
Conveying of dewatered rejects to Temporary Reject Storage Site prior to
sale/disposal of rejects.
Reclamation of clean coal and washed coal (power) from their respective
covered storage and conveying the same by belt conveyors to the Railway
Siding adjacent to washery site. Clean coal and washed coal (power) will be
loaded into Railway wagons through separate Rapid Loading Systems (5500
tph) for onward dispatch to consumers.
The process of the proposed washery is based on closed water circuit
system. All the water fed into the system will be collected after use and re-circulated
after treatment in various units and no effluent will be allowed to escape into the
natural drainage system. Provision of slime ponds for re-handling coal slurry in case
of emergency and re-circulation of clarified water has also been envisaged. Provision
of rain water harvesting of roof top water has been envisaged by recharging the
same to ground and/or by collecting the same into the constructed/developed water
bodies for use in the washery.
PROJECTED BALANCE OF PRODUCTS
The tentative yield of clean coal, washed coal (power) & rejects on the proposed
scheme are given in Table no. 2.8 given below:
Table- 2.8: Balance of Products
Product Size (mm) Wt% Ash% Qty. (Mty)
Clean coal (-)13 37.9 18.0 1.516
Washed coal (power) (-)13
24.7 34.0 0.988
Rejects (-)13 37.4 49.6 1.496
Total 100.0 33.8 4.000
2.7 INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES
2.7.1 WASHERY SITE
The proposed site is adjacent to existing Kedla Washery. There is no residential houses in the proposed washery site, however, existing quarters are sufficient.
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2.7.2 AVAILABILITY OF WATER
Source of water for operation of the washery is mine water of Kedla Underground Project at a distance of about 3.75 km from proposed washery site.
2.7.3 AVAILABILITY OF POWER
CCL will provide power required for construction of washery at 11kv/6.6kv from Basantpur sub-station at the prevalent rate charged by DVC to CCL.
2.7.4 RAILWAY SIDING FOR RECEIPT OF RAW COAL, LOADING & DISPATCH
OF PRODUCTS
Railway siding is proposed at Kedla washery adjacent to proposed washery
site. In case of delay, in construction of railway siding products of Tapin
washery will be transported by road to Chainpur siding.
Google Earth Image showing coal transportation road
2.7.5 REJECT DISPOSAL/UTILISATION
Rejects will be disposed off as per CIL policy. (copy enclosed as annexure-II). Rejects will be sold/utilized as per prevailing notifications.
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CHAPTER – 3
DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT
3.0 GENERAL
The environmental scenario has been described in this chapter in respect of
ambient air quality, water quality, noise level measurement, soil quality, socio-
economic scenario, flora & fauna, hydrogeology and land use/cover pattern.
3.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE STUDY AREA
Basantpur-Tapin Washery is proposed to be located in the vicinity of existing
Kedla washery, CCL, Hazaribagh area, Dist.: Ramgarh.
Physiographically, the district consists of Plateaus, residual hills and inermontane
valleys. The district can be divided into three divisions namely the Central
Plateau, The lower plateau and the Damodar valley. The Central plateau is
situated in the central part of the district. Hazaribagh town lies in this part having
an average elevation of 600m.The lower plateau is situated all around
surrounding the central plateau. The height of the lower plateau averages to
450m.The Damodar valley region is situated in the southern part and extends
through the blocks of Keredari, Barkagaon, Patratu, Ramgarh and Gola blocks.
The average elevation varies from 150-200m.
The general topography of the project area is undulating, broken by small hills,
the elevation varying from 324m to 382 m above MSL. The drainage is by
easterly flowing Bokaro River on the south and Chutua Nala, a tributary of
Bokaro River on the North.
Three types of soils are found in the district.
(a)Hill and forest soils of steep slopes and high-dissected region in Barkagaon,
Bishungarh and Charhi blocks.
(b) Red yellow and light grey soil in Barhi, Ichak, Katkamsandi, keredari and
Hazaribagh blocks.
(c)Pale yellow, yellow and pinkish deep soil on high micaceous schists.
The area experiences an extreme climate with mercury dipping to 4oC in winter
(December – January) and rising upto 46oC during summer (May-June). The
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annual rainfall varies from 1132 mm to 1748 mm, most of which occurs during
rainy season (June-August).
3.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT
3.2.1 Study Area for Air Environment
For the proposed project, the project area has been taken as the core zone and the
area within a radius of 10 km of the core zone has been taken as the buffer zone.
3.2.2 Meteorology
The meteorological data recorded during the monitoring period is very useful for
proper interpretation of the baseline information as well as input for air quality
prediction. Historical data on meteorological parameters also plays an important
role in identifying the general meteorological regime of the region.
The year may broadly be divided into four seasons:
• Winter season : December to February
• Summer season : March to May
• Monsoon season : June to September
Post-monsoon season : October to November
On-site monitoring was carried out by M/s. Go Green Mechanisms Pvt. Ltd. Data
of micrometeorological and microclimatic parameters were recorded by installing
a meteorological station on the terrace of “Basantpur - (South West) of Basantpur
– Tapin Coking Coal Washery” & micrometeorological parameters like Ambient
Temperature, Relative Humidity, Wind direction, Wind Speed, Rain fall &
Barometric Pressure, etc were recorded on hourly basis during the study period.
A 3 Cup anemometer was used to record wind speed and Hall Effect (Wind
Vane) was used for wind direction continuously during the study period. Ambient
temperature was recorded by using Digital sensor. Relative humidity was
measured by using hygrometer. An aneroid barometer was used for measuring
atmospheric pressure and a self-recording rain gauge was used for rainfall data
collection. Cloud cover data was collected by visual inspection.
During the study period, hourly reading of wind velocity, wind direction,
temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover and rainfall data were recorded and
reported.
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3.2.2.1 Abstract of Meteorological Data
Particular Unit
Month
March ‘19 April'19 May'19 June'19
Wind Speed %
Duration
5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Wind Speed m/sec Minimum 0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Maximum 4.2 4.8 4.8 3.7
Average 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.3
Ambient
Temperature
0C Minimum 20 20 20 21
Maximum 38 41 42 39
Average 25.1 29.09 31.2 29.3
Relative Humidity % Minimum 22 25 22 27
Maximum 73 70 69 69
Average 49.2 47.20 44.6 60.2
Max Rain Fall mm 0 0 0 0
Sky Appearance Tenths There were no clouds during the monitoring period
and the sky was found clear.
Atmospheric
Pressure
mbar Minimum 1000 997 992 900
Maximum 1016 1019 1009 1009
Average 1010.7 1006.0 1002.1 998.8
Predominant
Wind Direction
Blowing From
- NW – W NW – W NW – W NW – W
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3.2.2.2 Seasonal Wind Rose Diagram (March to June)
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3.2.3 Selection of Air Monitoring Station
On the basis of wind direction pattern, the six locations of AAQM were selected in
such manner that one would be in core-zone, four in downwind direction and one in
crosswind direction. The concentration of gaseous pollutants, PM2.5 and Heavy
metals, were sampled and analyzed for compliance to GSR 826(E) vide Notification
Dated 16/11/2009 & the concentration of PM10 was sampled and analyzed for
compliance to GSR 742(E) Dated 25/09/2000.
3.2.3.1 Rationale behind Sampling
Six Ambient Air Quality Monitoring stations were selected as per the Guidelines
mentioned in IS: 5182 (Part-14): 2000 for Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment in
the project area. On the basis of wind rose pattern, these AAQM stations were so
selected that one would be in core-zone, four in downwind direction and one in
crosswind direction (Plate No. 12).
Basantpur-1 (SW) (L1): It is selected to assess the base line environmental status in
the core zone. It will help to know the pollution level arising from the project activities.
The village is situated at 23.825386°N and 85.562636°E.
Basantpur-2 (S) (L2): It is selected to assess the base line environmental status in the
downwind areas of the project. It will help to know the pollution level arising from the
project activities at the downwind side of the project. The village is situated at
23.822084°N and 85.566931°E. The village is situated at a distance of 0.1 km from the
project periphery.
Basantpur-3 (S) (L3): It is selected to assess the base line environmental status in the
downwind areas of the project. It will help to know the pollution level arising from the
project activities at the downwind side of the project. It is situated at 23.824215°N and
85.564368°E.The village is situated at a distance of 0.02 km from the project
periphery.
Basantpur-4 (SE) (L4): It is selected to assess the base line environmental status in
the downwind areas of the project. It will help to know the pollution level arising from
the project activities at the downwind side of the project. The village is situated at
23.822498°N and 85.56977°E. The village is situated at a distance of 0.02 km from the
project periphery.
Pachanda Village (L5): It is selected to assess the base line environmental status in
the downwind areas of the project. It will help to know the pollution level arising from
the project activities at the downwind side of the project. The village is situated at
23.823481°N and 85.571894°E. The village is situated at a distance of 0.24 km from
the project periphery.
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Simratola Basantpur (L6): It is selected to assess the base line environmental status
at the cross-wind areas of the proposed project activity. It will help to know the
pollution level arising from the project activities at the cross wind side of the project.
The village is situated at 23.827322°N and 85.567879°E. The village is situated at a
distance of 0.06 km from the project periphery.
3.2.4 Frequency and Methodology of Sampling
3.2.4.1 Frequency of Sampling
The frequency of the sampling for AAQM was as follows:
PARAMETERS FREQUENCY OF EACH LOCATION
PM10, PM2.5, Oxides of Sulphur, Oxides of Nitrogen, Twice in a week for 12 weeks
Sampling Duration 24 Hrs.
Lead, Nickel, Arsenic, Mercury, Chromium and Cadmium. Once in a month for three Months.
Sampling Duration 24 Hrs.
3.2.4.2 Methodology
PARAMETERS METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPLE
Particulate Matter (PM10)
Air is drawn through a size-selective inlet and through a 20.3 X 25.4
cm (8 X 10 in) filter