Strength, Cuttability, and Workability of Coal

ISBN: 0367656736

Author: Bilgin, Nuh

Condition: New

World coal production will increase up to 2040 and world energy consumption will be very much dependent on coal. For a better planning of coal mining operations, it is essential to know the strength, cuttability and workability of coal, which are interrelated. The main objective of the book is to combine the research studies and compile the book oriented to the coal industry, research students, practicing engineers, and coal mine panning teams.Key FeaturesCovers all the subjects related to coal properties, mining and excavation in one bookPresents a summary of physical and mechanical properties of coal belonging to a wide range of countriesIncludes typical examples of using physical and mechanical of coal in mine planning and in its industrial applicationsExplains use of cuttability characteristics of coalDescribes planning of coal production using ploughs, shearers and surface miners