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L Thomas, Larry Thomas, Larry (Dargo Associates Ltd Thomas, Thomas Larry
Coal Geology
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A global exploration of coal geology, from production and use to chemical properties and coal petrology
Coal Geology, 3rd Edition, offers a revised and updated edition of this popular book which provides a comprehensive overview of the field of coal geology including coal geophysics, hydrogeology and mining. Also covered in this volume are fully revised coverage of resource and reserve definitions, equipment and recording techniques together with the use of coal as an alternative energy source as well as environmental implications.
This third edition provides a textbook ideally suited to anyone studying, researching or working in the field of coal geology, geotechnical engineering and environmental science.
* Fills the gap between academic aspects of coal geology and the practical role of geology in the coal industry
* Examines sedimentological and stratigraphical geology, together with mining, geophysics, hydrogeology, environmental issues and coal marketing
* Defines global coal resource classifications and methods of calculation
* Addresses the alternative uses of coal as a source of energy
* Covers a global approach to coal producers and consumers
List of contents
Preface to Third Edition xv
Preface to Second Edition xvii
Preface to First Edition xix
List of Acronyms xxi
1 Preview 1
1.1 Scope 1
1.2 Coal Geology 1
1.3 Coal Use 2
1.4 Background 2
2 Origin of Coal 5
2.1 Introduction 5
2.2 Sedimentation of Coal and Coal-Bearing Sequences 5
2.2.1 Depositional Models 5
2.2.2 The Traditional Model 6
2.2.2.1 Prodelta and Delta Front Facies 8
2.2.2.2 Lower Delta Plain Facies 8
2.2.2.3 Upper Delta Plain Facies 11
2.2.2.4 Fluvial Facies 11
2.2.3 Modern Peat Analogues 11
2.2.3.1 Palaeobotanical Composition of Ancient Mires 19
2.2.3.2 Case Studies 24
2.2.4 Sequence Stratigraphy 25
2.2.5 Facies Correlation 27
2.2.6 Facies Maps 29
2.2.6.1 Seam Splitting 31
2.2.6.2 Washouts 34
2.2.6.3 Floor Rolls 34
2.2.6.4 Coal Seam Thickness Variations 35
2.2.6.5 Interburden/Overburden Thickness 37
2.2.6.6 Coal Seam Quality Variations 38
2.3 Structural Effects on Coal 40
2.3.1 Syndepositional Effects 40
2.3.1.1 Microstructural Effects 40
2.3.1.2 Macrostructural Effects 41
2.3.2 Post-Depositional Effects 44
2.3.2.1 Jointing/Cleats in Coal 44
2.3.2.2 Faulting 45
2.3.2.3 Folding 50
2.3.2.4 Igneous Associations 52
2.3.2.5 Mineral Precipitates 53
3 Age and Occurrence of Coal 57
3.1 Introduction 57
3.2 Plate Tectonics 57
3.3 Stratigraphy 61
3.4 Age and Geographical Distribution of Coal 64
3.4.1 United States of America 67
3.4.2 Canada 74
3.4.3 Europe 75
3.4.3.1 Albania 75
3.4.3.2 Austria 75
3.4.3.3 Belgium 75
3.4.3.4 Bosnia 75
3.4.3.5 Bulgaria 75
3.4.3.6 Czech Republic 75
3.4.3.7 Denmark 76
3.4.3.8 France 76
3.4.3.9 Germany 76
3.4.3.10 Georgia 76
3.4.3.11 Greece 77
3.4.3.12 Greenland 77
3.4.3.13 Holland 77
3.4.3.14 Hungary 77
3.4.3.15 Ireland 77
3.4.3.16 Italy 77
3.4.3.17 Kosovo 77
3.4.3.18 Montenegro 78
3.4.3.19 Poland 78
3.4.3.20 Portugal 78
3.4.3.21 Romania 78
3.4.3.22 Serbia 78
3.4.3.23 Spain 79
3.4.3.24 Spitzbergen 79
3.4.3.25 Sweden 79
3.4.3.26 Turkey 79
3.4.3.27 United Kingdom 79
3.4.4 Africa 80
3.4.4.1 Angola 80
3.4.4.2 Botswana 80
3.4.4.3 Cameroon 81
3.4.4.4 Egypt 81
3.4.4.5 Ethiopia 81
3.4.4.6 Malagasy Republic 81
3.4.4.7 Malawi 81
3.4.4.8 Mali 81
3.4.4.9 Morocco 81
3.4.4.10 Mozambique 82
3.4.4.11 Namibia 82
3.4.4.12 Niger 82
3.4.4.13 Nigeria 82
3.4.4.14 South Africa 82
3.4.4.15 Swaziland 83
3.4.4.16 Tanzania 83
3.4.4.17 Zaire 83
3.4.4.18 Zambia 83
3.4.4.19 Zimbabwe 83
3.4.5 The Indian Subcontinent 84
3.4.5.1 Afghanistan 84
3.4.5.2 Bangladesh 84
3.4.5.3 India 84
3.4.5.4 Iran 85
3.4.5.5 Pakistan 85
3.4.6 Central and South America 85
3.4.6.1 Argentina 85
3.4.6.2 Bolivia 86
3.4.6.3 Brazil 86
3.4.6.4 Chile 86
3.4.6.5 Colombia 87
3.4.6.6 Costa Rica 87
About the author
LARRY THOMAS graduated from the University of Wales with a Ph.D in coalfield sedimentology, and has since been associated with the geology, exploration and mining of coal for over 50 years, and has produced a number of technical papers, maps and reports on coal deposits worldwide. He is a director of Dargo Associates Ltd., an international coal consultancy, involved in assessment of coal resources and coal utilisation in many parts of the world for both mining operations, fuel for electricity generation and for project financing.
Summary
A global exploration of coal geology, from production and use to chemical properties and coal petrology
Coal Geology, 3rd Edition, offers a revised and updated edition of this popular book which provides a comprehensive overview of the field of coal geology including coal geophysics, hydrogeology and mining. Also covered in this volume are fully revised coverage of resource and reserve definitions, equipment and recording techniques together with the use of coal as an alternative energy source as well as environmental implications.
This third edition provides a textbook ideally suited to anyone studying, researching or working in the field of coal geology, geotechnical engineering and environmental science.
* Fills the gap between academic aspects of coal geology and the practical role of geology in the coal industry
* Examines sedimentological and stratigraphical geology, together with mining, geophysics, hydrogeology, environmental issues and coal marketing
* Defines global coal resource classifications and methods of calculation
* Addresses the alternative uses of coal as a source of energy
* Covers a global approach to coal producers and consumers
Product details
| Authors | L Thomas, Larry Thomas, Larry (Dargo Associates Ltd Thomas, Thomas Larry |
| Publisher | Wiley, John and Sons Ltd |
| Languages | English |
| Product format | Hardback |
| Released | 31.08.2020 |
| EAN | 9781119424130 |
| ISBN | 978-1-119-42413-0 |
| No. of pages | 536 |
| Subjects |
Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology
> Technology
> Heat, energy and power station engineering
Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches Energie, Kohle, Geowissenschaften, ENERGY, Geologe, Earth Sciences, Geology & Geophysics, Geologie u. Geophysik, Coal, Kohlenlagerstätte |
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