Innovative Approaches towards Ecological Coal Mining and Utilization

Innovative Approaches towards Ecological Coal Mining and Utilization
Author: Jiuping Xu
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2022-03-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3527346929

Discover the most cutting-edge solutions to the environmental problems posed by coal In Innovative Approaches towards Ecological Coal Mining and Utilization, a distinguished team of researchers delivers a comprehensive and fulsome exploration of the ecological problems caused by coal mining and utilization. The book discusses environmental pollution and carbon emissions in the context of modelling coal engineering issues, the design of innovative coal engineering systems, and the evaluation of innovative coal mining systems. The authors consider the technical and economic viability of each proposed solution, making the book ideal reading for environmental and energy researchers in academic and industrial circles. Fully interdisciplinary, Innovative Approaches towards Ecological Coal Mining and Utilization offers readers an integrated look at the management science and policy simulation involved solutions to ecological problems caused by coal mining and utilization. The included resources make full use of expansive case studies to illustrate the concepts discussed in the book, as well as robust economic analyses of the various technologies. Readers will also discover: A thorough introduction to ecological coal mining and developing trends in ecological coal utilization Comprehensive explorations of innovative approaches in coal mining and a multiple coal seams-oriented equilibrium strategy towards coal-water conflict resolution Practical discussions of seasonal change-oriented dynamic strategies towards coal-water conflict resolution and GIS-oriented equilibrium strategies for coal gangue contamination mitigation In-depth examinations of carbon dioxide emission reduction in coal-fired power operations Perfect for environmental and water chemists, mining specialists, and chemical engineers, Innovative Approaches towards Ecological Coal Mining and Utilization will also prove to be an invaluable addition to the libraries of process engineers seeking the latest information on solutions to the environmental problems caused by coal mining and utilization.

Environmental Impacts of Coal Mining & Utilization

Environmental Impacts of Coal Mining & Utilization
Author: M.J. Chadwick
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 359
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1483286304

As coal is considered as a substitute for other fuels, more serious attention is being given to the environmental impacts of the whole coal fuel cycle: mining, transport, storage, combustion and conversion. This volume presents an up-to-date account of these environmental impacts and the recent developments to combat and control them. A feature of the book is the way in which it discusses not only the experience and developments in North America and Western Europe but also presents much information made available for this study on the developments in the socialist countries of Eastern Europe.

Coal

Coal
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 183
Release: 2007-12-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 030911022X

Coal will continue to provide a major portion of energy requirements in the United States for at least the next several decades. It is imperative that accurate information describing the amount, location, and quality of the coal resources and reserves be available to fulfill energy needs. It is also important that the United States extract its coal resources efficiently, safely, and in an environmentally responsible manner. A renewed focus on federal support for coal-related research, coordinated across agencies and with the active participation of the states and industrial sector, is a critical element for each of these requirements. Coal focuses on the research and development needs and priorities in the areas of coal resource and reserve assessments, coal mining and processing, transportation of coal and coal products, and coal utilization.

Underground Coal Mining Methods to Abate Water Pollution

Underground Coal Mining Methods to Abate Water Pollution
Author: Larry W. Wilson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 68
Release: 1970
Genre: Acid mine drainage
ISBN:

The report is a review of published information pertaining to the abatement of harmful drainage from underground coal mines. Reviewed are new physical approaches to the problem of interdicting water entry into coal mines. These include land management for surface and sub-surface water diversion, the exploitation of water carrying strata, and new mining methods. Some chemical approaches to abatement reviewed include the use of silica gel solutions underground to prevent acid formation, the use of inert gas in active mines, and the use of new and the refinement of known grouting agents.

Innovations in Sustainable Mining

Innovations in Sustainable Mining
Author: Kirtikumar Randive
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2021-07-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030737969

This book explores sustainable mining knowledge, assessing researchers on the impacts of waste and new approaches to negotiating these impacts. Mining has always been a profitable venture; however, it comes with several boons and banes. The significant advantages of mining include employment generation, the establishment of townships and trade centers, and socio-economic growth. However, the mining activity is a significant cause of environmental degradation, including soils, atmosphere, water, solid wastes, changed topography, and health hazards. This book emphasizes value-added products from mining wastes and innovations for balancing environment, ecology, and economy. This book is designed for miners, policymakers, professionals, researchers, scientists, industrialists, and environmental agencies.

Ecological Problems Caused by Coal Mining and Processing with Suggestions for Remediation

Ecological Problems Caused by Coal Mining and Processing with Suggestions for Remediation
Author: Mikhail Ya Shpirt
Publisher: Millpress Science Publishers
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2006
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Coal mining, preparation and combustion cause detrimental effects to the environment. The main causes are examined in this book and suggestions for the reduction of these detrimental effects are suggested. Procedures for calculations of amounts of green house gases (CO2 and CH4) while mining and combustion of solid fuels in comparison with liquid and gaseous ones are proposed, taking into account other countries performances. An evaluation of residual solid waste from coal mining and preparation and processing is made together with suggestions for their utilization or for more appropriate disposal methods. An assessment of the behaviour of trace elements contained in the coal during their processing and methods for calculations of the quantities of the ecological hazardous compounds formed from these trace elements are also presented.

Stakeholders, Sustainable Development Policies and the Coal Mining Industry

Stakeholders, Sustainable Development Policies and the Coal Mining Industry
Author: Izabela Jonek-Kowalska
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2022-03-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1000555461

This book identifies the impact of internal and external stakeholders on the implementation of sustainable development policies in the coal mining sector in Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States. The book assesses what activities and conditions need to be improved so that sustainable development policies can be more effectively and efficiently implemented. With a specific focus on the hard coal and lignite mining sectors, it examines a broad range of case studies from Eastern European countries and the Commonwealth of Independent States, including Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Kazakhstan, Germany, Spain, France and the United Kingdom, among many more. Beginning with an introduction to sustainable development and stakeholder theory, Part II then examines internal stakeholders, including owners, managers, employees and trade unions. Part III examines external stakeholders, touching upon those directly related to the mining industry, such as customers and mining enterprises, and those not directly associated such as local and regional communities and environmental organisations. The book concludes by proposing a model approach to the management of stakeholders involved in mining enterprises, focusing on improving the process of implementing sustainable development in the mining sector and strengthening the effects of this process. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of the extractive industries, natural resource management and policy and sustainable development.

Environmental Policy in Mining

Environmental Policy in Mining
Author: Alyson Warhurst
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 538
Release: 1999-09-17
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781566703659

Ecological Management of Mining: Achieving Environmental Compliance is a study and comparison - global in scope - of current practices used by mining firms striving for ecological management. The author takes an integrated and interdisciplinary approach in addressing, analyzing and working towards solutions regarding the complex challenges posed by managing the environmental impacts of mining. The issues addressed range from the ecotoxicological effects of metal residues to the land use effects of mining and from socioeconomic impacts to environmental regulation. The goal of this book is to assist mining companies throughout the world to achieve environmental compliance and improve competitiveness in the context of growing environmental regulation and technological innovation. It is an essential book for the wide variety of professionals working on issues in mining. Like the book and the research itself, the audience is integrated and interdisciplinary including engineers, planners, ecologists, policy makers and economists. Features