Table of Contents

1 -  AS 2617-1996 SAMPLING FROM COAL SEAMS
4 -  PREFACE
5 -  CONTENTS
6 -  FOREWORD
7 -  1 SCOPE
7 -  2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 -  3 DEFINITIONS
7 -  3.1 Bulk sample
7 -  3.2 Channel sample
8 -  3.3 Coal seam
8 -  3.4 Core sample
8 -  3.5 Cuttings sample
8 -  3.6 Pillar sample
8 -  3.7 Ply sample
8 -  3.8 Strip sample
8 -  4 SELECTION OF SAMPLING SITE
8 -  5 SAMPLING PROCEDURES
8 -  5.1 General
8 -  5.2 Core sampling
10 -  5.3 Cuttings sampling
10 -  5.4 Open-cut slot sampling
14 -  5.5 Pillar sampling
15 -  5.6 Channel sampling (see Figure 4)
17 -  5.7 Strip sampling
18 -  5.8 Moisture samples
18 -  5.9 Labelling
18 -  6 RECORDING OF SAMPLING AND GEOLOGICAL DATA
19 -  7 TRANSPORTATION OF SAMPLES
19 -  7.1 Pillar samples
19 -  7.2 Channel and strip including subsectional (ply) samples
20 -  APPENDIX A - EXAMPLE OF STANDARD FORM FOR RECORDING SAMPLING DATA

Abstract

Describes procedures suitable for taking samples from coal seams in underground and open-cut mines by pillar sampling, channel sampling, strip sampling, bore core sampling, drill cuttings sampling and open-cut slot sampling. Does not apply to sampling from production moving streams or any other source of coal not in place. An example of a form for recording sampling data is provided in an appendix.

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 is a guide to the methods recommended for taking samples from higher rank coal seams in the ground, whether from exploration tenements, or from operating underground or open-cut mines. The following methods are described:
(a) Bore core sampling.
(b) Drill cuttings sampling.
(c) Open-cut slot sampling.
(d) Pillar sampling.
(e) Channel sampling.
(f) Strip sampling.
This Standard does not apply to sampling from production moving streams or any other source of coal not in place.
Recommendations are made for selection and preparation of the sampling site, and methods are described for taking both small and bulk samples, and for preparing the samples for transport.
NOTE: Appendix A includes an example of a sample record form that may be used to record sampling and other relevant data, and AS 4264.1 describes how to determine the mass of sample required for representativeness at various nominal top sizes.

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 95064 AS 2617-1983