
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...

This book focuses on combining the research studies and thereby have an appeal on the coal industry, research students, practicing engineers, and coal mine panning teams. This book will explain how to use the basic engineering properties of coal and to select and plan coal...