1.

Purpose
The purpose of the SOP “REMOVAL OF REJECTION OF COAL MILL” Operation is to train and guide operating
personnel for safe, right & correct procedures & optimum performance of the system.
2. Scope
This SOP defines the procedure of taking rejection of running coal mill.
3. Roles & responsibility matrix
Sl
Desired output /
n Jobs Responsibility Competency
efficiency
o
1 Distribution Head –CPP, Head- To normalize the
Operation mill by taking
2 Compliance Station in charge/ Shift IC To decide the need of manual mill rejection manual rejection
Desk engineers Knowledge mill reject manual operation and take decisive
Field operators Field knowledge manual mill rejection. action.

4. Environment health & safety matrix

Sl Hazards Environmental Safety Precautions PPEs required
no considerations
1 Burn due to exposure Take rejection only for Clear the area before
to hot air required time to avoid taking rejection and
dust and smoke. standing position to be
safe. Use PPE.

2 Eyes and nose may get Take rejection only for Clear the area before
affected due to dust. required time to avoid taking rejection and
dust and smoke. standing position to be
safe. Use PPE

5. Legal & regulatory requirements: Not applicable

6. O & M parameters

Quantity of mill reject - <5 kg for 1 Hr duration.

7. Checks before manual rejection

7.1 Physical Checks

1. Check for mill abnormality. Example- abnormal sound, clinker formation, smoke, red hot spot in hopper.
2. Check with CCR for planned manual rejection for mill reject quantity checking. Mill start, mill stop.
3. Check with CCR for mill MRS manual condition due seal pressure low , false hopper level , Silo not available ,
silo level high , silo fire , service air compressor not available etc.

7.2 Procedure for manual rejection

Taking of mill reject shall be prohibited till following all condition are satisfied:-
1. Confirmation/Information from CCR for manual rejection requirement.
2. Mill should be in running condition.
3. PV1 to be closed before manual rejection.
4. Check if surrounding area is clean and no person is standing without PPEs.
5. Move extra manpower to safe area before taking manual rejection.
7.3 Interlocks & Protections
N/A
8. Startup sequence
For taking Mill rejection:
1. Open PV3 & PV 4 if required.
2. Take manual rejection.

9. Shutdown Procedure
For stopping of manual mill rejection:
1. Close PV3 & PV4.
2. Open PV1.
3. Ensure from CCR whether mill MRS has come in auto.
4. If MRS not in AUTO decide the frequency of manual rejection.

10. Exception / Emergency handling:

a. In case of red hot spot/ clinker formation take precaution. Inform CCR
b. In case of hopper fire or smoke take caution. Inform CCR.

13. Dos & Don’ts

DO’s DON’Ts
1. Ensure local condition. 1. Do not engage manpower without PPEs.
2. Ensure removal of extra manpower.
3. If situation is highly abnormal inform CCR
for mill shutdown.

14. Performance KPI’s

KPI ACTION

15. Abbreviation

Sr. No Abbreviation used Stands for

1 CPP Captive power plant
2 PTW Permit to work
4 LOTOTO Lock out tag out try out
5 PV Plate Valve