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 industryExamines historical and stratigraphical geology, together withmining, environmental issues, geophysics and hydrogeology and themarketing of coalDefines worldwide coal resource classifications and methods ofcalculationAddresses the alternative uses of coal as a source of energy,together with the  environmental implications of coalusageIncludes improved illustrations including a colour sectionOffers a  global approach covering expanding fields inAmerica, China and IndiaThe 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.

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