Coal: Its Role in Tomorrow's Technology

Coal: Its Role in Tomorrow's Technology: A Sourcebook on Global Coal Resources focuses on the increasing consideration of coal as an alternative energy source, taking into consideration the mining, production, and research and development programs of various countries on this mineral.
The book first offers information on energy demand, particularly noting the increasing consumption of energy around the world. The experience of the United States in meeting its energy demand through importation of oil and natural gas is discussed. The manuscript then examines the sources of coal and other resources, including types and properties of coal and disturbances in coal seams.
The publication takes a look at the state of industries and coal production capabilities of various countries, such as the USSR, China, India, Poland, Australia, South Africa, and Canada. The text also considers the national research and development programs of the USSR, United States, China, India, Poland, France, and other countries on coal preparation, monitoring, and production.
The manuscript discusses modern exploration programs on coal, mining plants and equipment, gasification of coal, and conversion of chemicals from coal.
The text is a primary reference for readers interested in studying coal as an alternative energy source.

Contenu

Chapter 1: ENERGY DEMAND

Chapter 2: COAL - SOURCES AND RESOURCES

Chapter 3: THE STATE OF THE INDUSTRY

Chapter 4: NATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES

Chapter 5: PROSPECTING AND SURVEYING - IN PERSPECTIVE

Chapter 6: MINING PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Chapter 7: PREPARATION AND THE CONSUMER

Chapter 8: THE MINE OF THE FUTURE

Chapter 9: GASIFICATION OF COAL

Chapter 10: CONVERSION AND PETROCHEMICALS

Chapter 11: ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL

APPENDICES

ENERGY BALANCES IN COAL PRODUCING COUNTRIES

U.K. MINING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ESTABLISHMENT PROJECTS

EUROPEAN COMMUNITY - PRIORITIES IN REMOTE CONTROL AND MONITORING R & D PROJECTS

MINES SAFETY AND HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS (13th Report, 1975) - EUROPEAN COMMISSION

ORGANISATIONS WITH MINING-ORIENTATED ACTIVITIES

PETROLEUM FEEDSTOCKS & SOME OF THEIR DERIVATIVES

SOURCES OF INFORMATION - COAL PRODUCING COUNTRIES

GERMAN INDUSTRIAL INVOLVEMENT IN COAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

SUPPLIERS OF MINING EQUIPMENT

BIBLIOGRAPHY

INDEX