Abstract: Following a summary of the notes and commentaries on the excellent innovative coal preparation plant design schemes chosen through examination and general appraisal,and in the light of the general characteristics of the property of the raw coal as well as the market trend in China,the paper presents an analysis and evaluation on the developing trend of the coal preparation methods.For the purpose of remaining coal preparation plant designers to attach great importance to coal property and the use of coal products,several suggestion are made on the approaches for making innovative and excellent design of coal preparation plants,with an aim to helping realize rational selection of coal washing process and improved economic result for plants.