Modern American coal mining: methods and applications
This book is the single best source for information on today's coal mining industry.
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- Full title :Modern American coal mining : methods and applications / Christopher J. Bise.
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This book is the single best source for information on today's coal mining industry.
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- Publication Date:2013.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):SME
- Place of Publication:Littleton, Colorado
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2013.
The Physical Object
- Description:1 online resource (576 pages) : : illustrations
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9780873353953, 0873353951, 1523138149, 9781523138142
- oclc:ocn961553255
- LC Classification:TN805.A5
- Dewey Decimal:622.3340973
Table of Contents
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- 1. Coal Industry Statistics -- Introduction -- Coal Classification -- U.S. Coal Resources -- U.S. Coal Distribution -- Trends in U.S. Coal Mining -- International Standardization -- 2. Depositional Characteristics of Coal Beds -- Introduction -- Origin of the Earth -- Earth Modification -- Rock Disturbance and Mountain Formation -- Historical Geology -- Origin of Coal -- Topographic Conditions Favorable to Coal Formation -- Structural Features of Coal Beds -- Mine Development Geologic Considerations -- Mining Variables -- Summary -- 3. Ground Control -- Introduction -- Underground Stresses -- Pillar Design -- Entry Span Design -- Roof Bolt Design -- Subsidence -- 4. Coal Mine Ventilation -- Introduction -- Major Contaminants in Mine Atmosphere -- Determination of Ventilation Requirements -- Air Movements in Airways and Ducts -- Ventilation Network Analysis -- Air-Moving Equipment and Natural Ventilation -- U.S. Coal Mine Ventilation Systems -- Control of Mine Fires and Explosions -- 5. Mine Electrical Power -- Introduction -- Overview of Mine Power Systems -- Federal Regulations -- Circuit Analysis Review -- Electric Power…
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