two-part study of coal supply systems and development of the industry in the territory of the former USSR. The first part covers the role of coal in the economy, provides an overview of current status and forecast of the eight major coal basins and environmental problems associated with the industry. It concludes with a discussion of the principles and problems related to the development of regional energy problems.
The second part covers technological advances and development of coal carbonization, gasification, liquefaction and agglomeration. The book ends with a discussion on how to improve efficiency and information on coal waste utilization.
Edited by:
A.B. Kovalchuk (Coal Market Institute Moscow Russia), P.E. Hardinge (Consulting Engineering, Lexington, Kentucky, USA) Imprint: CRC Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 178mm,
Spine: 16mm
Weight: 420g ISBN:9780415271851 ISBN 10: 0415271851 Pages: 144 Publication Date:11 April 2002 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
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Undergraduate
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Further / Higher Education
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Part I The Coal Supply System of the Former USSR. Part II The Scientific and Technological Problems Associated with Development of the CIS Coal Industry. References. Index.