دانلود کتاب Coal Geology, Second Edition

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 industryExamines historical and stratigraphical geology, together with mining, environmental issues, geophysics and hydrogeology and the marketing of coalDefines worldwide coal resource classifications and methods of calculationAddresses the alternative uses of coal as a source of energy, together with the  environmental implications of coal usage Includes improved illustrations including a colour sectionOffers a  global approach covering expanding fields in America, China and IndiaThe 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.Content: Chapter 1 Preview (pages 1–2): Chapter 2 Origin of Coal (pages 3–52): Chapter 3 Age and Occurrence of Coal (pages 53–85): Chapter 4 Coal as a Substance (pages 87–135): Chapter 5 Coal Sampling and Analysis (pages 137–149): Chapter 6 Coal Exploration and Data Collection (pages 151–184): Chapter 7 Coal Resources and Reserves (pages 185–210): Chapter 8 Geophysics of Coal (pages 211–252): Chapter 9 Hydrogeology of Coal (pages 253–269): Chapter 10 Geology and Coal Mining (pages 271–301): Chapter 11 Coal as an Alternative Energy Source (pages 303–337): Chapter 12 Coal Use and the Environment (pages 339–368): Chapter 13 Coal Marketing (pages 369–383):