Coal Geologycovers 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.

It examines the environmental implications of mining and using coal, addresses how modern computer methods are facilitating coal studies, and reviews the changing market for coal and its usage in the present and future industrialised economies. Includes current thinking on environmental issues

Presents a useful synopsis of the alternative uses of coal as an energy source

Contains the distribution and reserves of coal deposits worldwide

Offers a summary of coal sales and marketing opportunities

Includes International Standards listing

Includes an update on global coal reserves and production Starting with background information on coal and all its properties, the book focuses on techniques used for coal exploration, and the geophysical and hydrogeological investigations of coal deposits.

Suitable for mining geologists, engineers, developers and other professionals working in the coal industry. Would also be beneficial for libraries, coal societies, oil/gas companies, and national and state geological surveys. This book would make an ideal reference for undergraduates taking courses in coal geology, petroleum geology, coal petrology, stratigraphy, sedimentary and mining engineering.

Thomas (Dargo Associates Ltd.) presents background information regarding the chemical and physical properties of coal, its likely origins, its classification, and current terminology. Currently known geographical distribution of deposits and estimates of world resources and production are highlighted. Techniques for the identification and development of deposits are covered, as are the geophysical and hydrogeological characteristics of coal- bearing sequences. Developments in computer technologies and the marketing of coal, its uses, transportation, and price are discussed in final chapters.
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Coal Geologyprovides a complete integrated handbook on coal and all its properties, covering the physical and chemical properties of coal as well as coal petrology. It describes the age and occurence of coal; coal sampling and analysis; coal exploration; geophysics and hydrogeology of coal and coal mining techniques. It also discusses environmental concerns and computer technology, and includes an update on global coal reserves and production figures.

• First reference book to cover all aspects of coal geology in one volume
• Includes current thinking on environmental issues
• Presents a useful synopsis of the alternative uses of coal as a fuel
• Contains the distribution and reserves of coal deposits worldwide
• Offers a summary of the use of computing in coal studies, as well as coal sales and marketing opportunities
• Includes International Standards listings

This up-to-date handbook successfully bridges the gap between academic aspects of coal geology and the practical role of geology in the coal industry and will be invaluable for all professionals and students in coal geology, geotechnical and mining engineering, and environmental science.

 

Preface.

Preview.

Origin of Coal.

Age and Occurrence of Coal.

Coal as a Substance.

Coal Sampling and Analysis.

Coal Exploration and Data Collection.

Coal Resources and Reserves.

Geophysics of Coal.

Hydrogeology of Coal.

Geology and Coal Mining.

Coal as an Alternative Energy Source.

Coal and the Environment.

Computer Applications.

Coal Marketing.

Bibliography.

Appendices.

Glossary.

Index.