Overview
Coal is an important fossil fuel resource because of its large remaining deposits, relatively low production and processing cost, and potential high energy intensity. Issues surround utilization, however, including pollution and growing concern about climate change. The Coal Handbook: Towards Cleaner Production Volume 2 explores global coal use in industry. Part One reviews the social and economic value of coal; emissions; the handling, impact and use of coal waste; and explores emerging issues. Part Two highlights coal resources, production, and use in established markets and in Brazil, the Russian Federation, India, Indonesia, and China. Part Three focuses on industrial uses. It considers thermal coal use, use in iron and steel metallurgy, advances in pulverized fuel technology, and the evaluation of coal for thermal and metallurgical applications. Chapters explore coal use in the cement and concrete industries, coal gasification and conversion, and value-in-use assessment for thermal and metallurgical coal. A final chapter summarizes the anticipated future pathway towards sustainable, long-term coal use, suggesting transitions to ensure cleaner utilization going forward. This book is A comprehensive and invaluable resource for professionals in the mining, preparation, and utilization industry, plant operators and engineers, and researchers and academics.
