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Description Coal Geology (2nd Ed) by Larry Thomas Wiley-Blackwell | November 2012 | ISBN-10: 1119990440 | PDF | 454 pages | 16.5 mb http://www.amazon.com/Coal-Geology-Larry-Thomas/dp/1119990440 Coal Geology, second edition, offers a thoroughly revised and updated edition of this popular book which provides a comprehensive overview 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 practical role of geology in the coal industry. The object of the book is to provide the reader with a with a description of the origins of coal together with the physical and chemical properties of coal and coal petrology before proceeding to cover all areas of coal exploration, production and use. - Bridges the gap between academic aspects of coal geology and the practical role of geology in the coal industry - Examines historical and stratigraphical geology, together with mining, environmental issues, geophysics and hydrogeology and the marketing of coal - Defines worldwide coal resource classifications and methods of calculation - Addresses the alternative uses of coal as a source of energy, together with the environmental implications of coal usage - Includes improved illustrations including a colour section - Offers a global approach covering expanding fields in America, China and India The truly global approach, drawn from the international experiences of the author, recognizes the growing role of coal use in emerging markets. With fully revised coverage of the latest modelling techniques, environmental legislation, equipment and recording methods, the second edition offers a truly invaluable resource for anyone studying, researching or working in the field of coal geology, geotechnical and mining engineering and environmental science. CONTENTS Preface To First Edition, ix Preface, xi 1 Preview, 1 2 Origin of Coal, 3 3 Age and Occurrence of Coal, 53 4 Coal as a Substance, 87 5 Coal Sampling and Analysis, 137 6 Coal Exploration and Data Collection, 151 7 Coal Resources and Reserves, 185 8 Geophysics of Coal, 211 9 Hydrogeology of Coal, 253 10 Geology and Coal Mining, 271 11 Coal as an Alternative Energy Source, 303 12 Coal Use and the Environment, 339 13 Coal Marketing, 369 References, 385 Appendix 1 List of International and National Standards used in Coal and Coke Analysis and Evaluation, 399 Appendix 2 Tables of True and Apparent Dip, Slope Angles, Gradients and Per Cent Slope, 415 Appendix 3 Calorific Values Expressed in Different Units, 417 Appendix 4 Units of measurement, 421 Appendix 5 Methane Units Converter, 423 Glossary, 425 Index 431 Related Torrents
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