TY - BOOK AU - Thomas,Larry TI - Coal geology SN - 9788126533008 U1 - 553.24 PY - 2002/// CY - New Delhi PB - Wiley India KW - Coal-geology N2 - Coal Geology begins with a description of the physical and chemical properties of coal as well as coal petrology. The book goes on to describe the age and occurence of coal; coal sampling and analysis; coal exploration; geophysics and hydrogeology of coal and coal mining techniques. The final chapters discuss environmental concerns and computer technology, and end with an update on global coal reserves and production figures. · Origin of Coal. · Age and Occurrence of Coal. · Coal as a Substance. · Coal Sampling and Analysis. · Coal Exploration and Data Collection. · Coal Resources and Reserves. · Geophysics of Coal. · Hydrogeology of Coal. · Geology and Coal Mining. · Coal as an Alternative Energy Source. · Coal and the Environment. · Computer Applications. · Coal Marketing UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/wiley0310/2002027204.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/wiley031/2002027204.html ER -