Coal Geology
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Beschreibung
Coal Geology, second edition, offers a thoroughly revised andupdated edition of this popular book which provides a comprehensiveoverview of the field of coal geology.
Coal Geology covers all aspects of coal geology in one volume,bridging the gap between the academic aspects and the practicalrole of geology in the coal industry. The object of the bookis to provide the reader with a with a description of the originsof coal together with the physical and chemical properties of coaland coal petrology before proceeding to cover all areas ofcoal exploration, production and use.
* Bridges the gap between academic aspects of coal geology andthe practical role of geology in the coal industry
* Examines historical and stratigraphical geology, together withmining, environmental issues, geophysics and hydrogeology and themarketing of coal
* Defines worldwide coal resource classifications and methods ofcalculation
* Addresses the alternative uses of coal as a source of energy,together with the environmental implications of coalusage
* Includes improved illustrations including a colour section
* Offers a global approach covering expanding fields inAmerica, China and India
The truly global approach, drawn from the internationalexperiences of the author, recognizes the growing role of coal usein emerging markets. With fully revised coverage of the latestmodelling techniques, environmental legislation, equipment andrecording methods, the second edition offers a truly invaluableresource for anyone studying, researching or working in the fieldof coal geology, geotechnical and mining engineering andenvironmental science.
Autor*in
Larry Thomas
Themen in »Coal Geology«
Angewandte u. ökonomische Geologie Earth Sciences Economic & Applied Geology Geologe Geologie u. Geophysik Geology & Geophysics Geowissenschaften Kohlenlagerstätte
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"All professionals connected to the science, exploration,development, production, and utilization as well as the business ofcoal should make frequent use of this valuable work. Studentsplanning to enter the field will also find it an importantresource. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-divisionundergraduates through professionals/practitioners; two-yeartechnical program students." (Choice, 1 August2013)
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