Bise C.J. Modern American Coal Mining: Methods and Applications

Modern American Coal Mining: Methods and Applications. Edited by Christopher J. Bise. —SME (Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc.), 2013. — 576 p.Modern American Coal Mining: Methods and Applications covers a full range of coal mining and coal industry topics, with chapters written by leading coal mining industry professionals and academicians. Highlights from the book include coal resources and distribution, mine design, advances in strata control and power systems, improvements in surface mining, ventilation to reduce fi res and explosions, drilling and blasting, staffi ng requirement ratios, management and preplanning, and coal preparation and reclamation.The text is enhanced with 11 case studies that are representative of underground and surface mines in the United States. Narrative descriptions and appropriate mine plans are presented, with attention given to unique features and situations that are addressed through mine design and construction. A useful glossary is included, as are many examples, fi gures, equations and tables, to make the text even more useful.Coal Industry StatisticsCoal Classification
U.S. Coal Resources
U.S. Coal Distribution
Trends in U.S. Coal Mining
International Standardization
Depositional Characteristics of Coal Beds
General
Origin of the Earth
Earth Modification
Rock Disturbance and Mountain Formation
Historical Geology
Origin of Coal
Topographic Conditions Favorable to Coal Formation
Structural Features of Coal Beds
Mine Development Geologic Considerations
Mining VariablesGround ControlUnderground Stresses
Pillar Design
Entry Span Design
Roof Bolt Design
Subsidence.
Coal Mine VentilationMajor Contaminants in Mine Atmosphere
Determination of Ventilation Requirements
Air Movements in Airways and Ducts
Ventilation Network Analysis
Air-Moving Equipment and Natural Ventilation
U.S. Coal Mine Ventilation Systems
Control of Mine Fires and Explosions
Mine Electrical PowerOverview of Mine Power Systems
Federal Regulations
Circuit Analysis Review
Electric Power
Three-Phase Systems
Mine Cables
Introduction to Load Flow Analysis
Substations
Switchhouses
Power Centers
Grounding
Electric Power CostsMine HaulageFace Haulage
Intermediate and Mainline HaulageCoal PreparationCharacterization
Size Control
Separation
Dewatering
Performance EvaluationUnderground Mine Development and Room-and-Pillar MiningModern Continuous Mining
Room-and-Pillar Mine Organization
Preplanning
Cost Analysis
Mine Portal Selection and Design
Design Logic
Panel Layouts
Cut Sequences
Room-and-Pillar Production Analysis
Pillar Recovery
Longwall MiningLongwall Mining Methods
Basic Components of a Longwall System
Surface MiningDrilling and Blasting
Digging and Loading
Draglines
Haulage
Crushing
Auxiliary Equipment
Reclamation of Surface-Mined LandsHistory of U.S. Coal Mining and Land Reclamation
Environmental Protection Laws and Regulations
Reclamation Practices for Modern Surface Coal Mines
Sustainable Mining
Case Studies
Case Study 1: Shoemaker Mine
Case Study 2: Federal No. 2 Mine
Case Study 3: Red Hills Mine
Case Study 4: Bailey Mine
Case Study 5: Harmony Mine
Case Study 6: Century Mine
Case Study 7: McElroy Mine
Case Study 8: Trapper Mine
Case Study 9: Twentymile Mine
Case Study 10: West Elk Mine
Case Study 11: Jesse Creek Mining