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An Introduction to Coal Technology

by Norbert Berkowitz

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

An Introduction to Coal Technology completely describes coal technology research and development. Coal is an important primary fuel throughout the world and research has spread from coal liquefaction and gasification to technologies for developing clean coal. The book is divided into two parts. Part I focuses on the formation and fundamental properties of coal. Part II addresses recent developments and important technical processes such as the preparation and combustion techniques of clean coal, environmental management of coal, and fast pyrolysis. This Second Edition builds upon and updates the successful treatment presented in Dr. Berkowitzs esteemed 1979 book.

Book News Annotation:

A guide for scientists and engineers in other fields besides coal, and advanced students of chemical and mineral engineering who are considering bring coal into their orbit of interests, or who merely would like to understand the basics of the technology and its applications. First published in 1979, when the oil crisis was encouraging a new look at coal as an energy source, and revised in the light of changes in the international energy market occasioned by the war against Iraq. The second edition also incorporates new technologies developed to comply with stricter environmental standards.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Review:

] is well-organized, readable and abundantly illustrated. Anyone needing ageneral reference, a technical review or an entree to the literature could use this book."

--AMERICAN SCIENTIST

Review:

"The numerous illustrations are a strength of this book."

--AMERICAN SCIENTIST

"What is coal, and what happens to it if you wash, break, shake, bake, broil, boil, dissolve or burn it? An Introduction to Coal Technology answers these questions. [The book] is well-organized, readable and abundantly illustrated. Anyone needing ageneral reference, a technical review or an entree to the literature could use this book."

--AMERICAN SCIENTIST

Synopsis:

Describes coal technology research and development. Coal is an important primary fuel throughout the world. This second edition builds on and updates the treatment presented in the first edition, providing a complete view of coal technology, research and development.
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Table of Contents

Utilization. Subject Index.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780120919512
Author:
Berkowitz, Norbert
Author:
Berkowitz, N.
Publisher:
Academic Press
Location:
San Diego :
Subject:
Engineering - General
Subject:
Engineering - Mechanical
Subject:
Engineering - Chemical & Biochemical
Subject:
Petroleum
Subject:
Mining
Subject:
Coal mines and mining
Subject:
Coal
Subject:
Chemical & Biochemical
Subject:
Mechanical
Edition Number:
2
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series Volume:
A-3
Publication Date:
December 1993
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
398
Dimensions:
9 x 6 in.
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