Coal and Peat Fires: A Global Perspective
Author | : Glenn B. Stracher |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 380 |
Release | : 2010-09-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 0080931634 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780080931630 |
Rating | : 4/5 (34 Downloads) |
Download or read book Coal and Peat Fires: A Global Perspective written by Glenn B. Stracher and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2010-09-30 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coal and Peat Fires: A Global Perspective is a compelling collection of research conducted by scientists and engineers around the world. The first of four volumes in the collection, Coal – Geology and Combustion, features chapters that discuss the origin of coal and coal fires; mining and use of coal; combustion and coal petrology; environmental and health impacts of coal fires; combustion by-products; geochemical, geophysical, and engineering methodologies for studying coal fires; the control, extinguishment, and political implications of coal fires; and much more. Integrates pioneering coal-fires research, with topical coverage of remote sensing, policymaking, and more Serves as an essential guide to the socio-economic and geo-environmental impacts of coal fires