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Publisher: Elsevier Science; 1 edition (December 13, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 044452858X
ISBN-13: 978-0444528582
Coal and Peat Fires: A Global Perspective is a compelling collection of research conducted by scientists and engineers around the world. The first of four volumes in the collection, Coal – Geology and Combustion, features chapters that discuss the origin of coal and coal fires; mining and use of coal; combustion and coal petrology; environmental and health impacts of coal fires; combustion by-products; geochemical, geophysical, and engineering methodologies for studying coal fires; the control, extinguishment, and political implications of coal fires; and much more.
* Integrates pioneering coal-fires research, with topical coverage of remote sensing, policymaking, and more
* Contains hundreds of tables, graphs, and high quality color images with online links to videos and multimedia presentations
* Serves as an essential guide to the socio-economic and geo-environmental impacts of coal fires
Publisher: Elsevier; 1 edition (November 21, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0444594124
ISBN-13: 978-0444594129
Coal and Peat Fires: A Global Perspective is a compelling collection of research conducted by scientists and engineers around the world. It presents the scientific and industrial communities as well as the interested lay reader with studies about prehistoric as well as historic coal and peat fires and magnificent illustrations of such fires and related research from countries around the world―a totally new contribution to science. The second of four volumes in the collection, Photographs and Multimedia Tours features stunning photographs from around the world, including Australia, Canada, Northern China, India, Borneo, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Russia, the United States, and more. This essential reference also includes a companion website with a collection of slide presentations and videos about coal and peat fires.
Authored by world-renowned experts in coal and peat fires
Global in scope―countries from all of the world are represented
Beautiful full-color illustrations and online materials including research data banks, an interactive online world map of coal and peat fires, multi-media presentations, and videos bring the contents to life
Publisher: Elsevier Science; 1 edition (December 4, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0444595090
ISBN-13: 978-0444595096
Coal and Peat Fires: A Global Perspective, Volumes 1–4, presents a fascinating collection of research about prehistoric and historic coal and peat fires. Magnificent illustrations of fires and research findings from countries around the world are featured―a totally new contribution to science.
This third of four volumes in the collection, Coal Fires – Case Studies, examines in detail specific coal fires chronicled in a number of locations around the world including Brazil, the Czech Republic, Germany, Malawi, Poland, Russia, Spain, Tajikistan, the United States, Venezuela, and others.
* Authored by world-renowned experts in coal and peat fires
* Global in scope―countries from around the world are represented
* Includes beautiful color illustrations, lively presentations, important research data, and informative videos
Publisher: Elsevier Science; 1 edition (September 22, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0444595104
ISBN-13: 978-0444595102
Coal and Peat Fires: A Global Perspective, Volumes 1–4, presents a fascinating collection of research about prehistoric and historic coal and peat fires. Magnificent illustrations of fires and research findings from countries around the world are featured―a totally new contribution to science.
This last of four volumes in the collection, Peat--Geology, Combustion, and Case Studies, examines in detail peat fires chronicled in several countries. In addition, the geology of peat, peat megafires, infrared analysis of fires, and the mathematical modelling of fire hazards are presented. This essential reference includes a companion website with an interactive world map of coal and peat fires, collections of slide presentations, research data, additional chapters, and videos: booksite.elsevier.com/9780444595102.
* Authored by world-renowned experts in coal and peat fires
* Global in scope―countries from around the world are represented
* Includes beautiful color illustrations, lively presentations, important research data, and a companion website of further resources