Structural Analysis is used to determine the mean cell-wall thickness, mean pore-size and Porosity of coke. These parameters are obtained from numerous measurements of cell-walls and pores, from sequential CCD digital coke images, on several discrete pieces of sized, prepared, coke. Coke Porosity is then used in a novel method to predict the CSR (Coke Strength after Reaction with CO2). An example of the screen image during analysis is shown at upper right.

Carbon-Forms Analysis, is the careful measurement and recording of the carbon-forms present in samples of metallurgical coke. It is an analysis that can confirm the desired coking coal recipe was achieved prior to carbonization. Carbon-Form Analysis can also provide critical evidence that shows why a particular sample of coke displays unwanted characteristics. A typical coke image is shown at lower right.