Geology Reference
In-Depth Information
CHAPTER 2
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Coal-Mining Techniques and Coal Fires
CHAPTER CONTENTS
2.1 Brief History of Coal Mining
Introduction
Evolution of Coal Mining
Coal-Mining Techniques
Coal-Mining Machines
2.2 Underground Coal Mining
Underground Mining
Methods of Coal Mining
The Special Case of
Anthracite Mining
Ventilation
2.3 Surface Coal Mining
Surface Mining
Contour Mining
Area Mining
Auger Mining
Mountain Top Removal
2.4 Coal Mining and Coal Fires
Discovery and
Investigation
Monitoring
Mine Atmosphere
Abatement
Acknowledgments
Important Terms
References
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