The demand for coal use (for electricity generation) and coal products, particularly liquid fuels and chemical feedstocks, is increasing throughout the world. Traditional markets such as North America and Europe are experiencing a steady increase in demand whereas emerging Asian markets, such as India and China, are witnessing a rapid surge in demand for clean liquid fuels.
A detailed and comprehensive overview of the chemistry and technology of coal in the twenty-first century, The Chemistry and Technology of Coal, Third Edition also covers the relationship of coal industry processes with environmental regulations as well as the effects of combustion products on the atmosphere.
Maintaining and enhancing the clarity of presentation that made the previous editions so popular, this book:
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Examines the effects of combustion products on the atmosphere
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Details practical elements of coal evaluation procedures
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Clarifies misconceptions concerning the organic structure of coal
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Discusses the physical, thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties of coal
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Analyzes the development and current status of combustion and gasification techniques
In addition to two new chapters, Coal Use and the Environment and Coal and Energy Security, much of the material in this edition been rewritten to incorporate the latest developments in the coal industry. Citations from review articles, patents, other books, and technical articles with substantial introductory material are incorporated into the text for further reference.
The Chemistry and Technology of Coal, Third Edition maintains its initial premise: to introduce the science of coal, beginning with its formation in the ground to the production of a wide variety of products and petrochemical intermediates in the twenty-first century. The book will prove useful for scientists and engineers already engaged in the coal and/or catalyst manufacturing industry looking for a general overview or update on the clean coal technology as well as professional researchers and students in chemistry and engineering.
Chapter 1 : Classification, Origin, and Properties : Terminology and Classification
Chapter 2 : Geology and Resources
Chapter 3 : Coal as an Organic Sediment
Chapter 4 : Coal as an Organic Rock
Chapter 5 : Recovery
Chapter 6 : Preparation and Transportation
Chapter 7 : Mineral Matter
Chapter 8 : Evaluation
Chapter 9 : Properties
Chapter 10 : Solvent Extraction
Chapter 11 : Chemical Reactions
Chapter 12 : Thermal Decomposition
Chapter 13 : Organic Constituents
Chapter 14 : Combustion
Chapter 15 : Carbonization
Chapter 16 : Liquefaction Processes
Chapter 17 : Gasification
Chapter 18 : Clean Coal Technologies
Chapter 19 : Briquetting and Pelletizing
Chapter 20 : Gas Cleaning
Chapter 21 : Chemicals from Coal
