Provides users with everything they need to know about testing and analysis of coal
Includes new coverage on environmental issues and regulations as related to coal
Provides the reader with the necessary information about testing and analyzing coal and relays the advantages and limitations in understanding the quality and performance of coal
Explains the meaning of test results and how these results can predict coal behavior and its corresponding environmental impact during use
Includes a comprehensive Glossary which defines items in straightforward language that enable readers to better understand the terminology related to coal
Treats issues related to sampling, and accuracy and precision of analysis
About the Author
James G. Speight has doctorate degrees in Chemistry, Geological Sciences, and Petroleum Engineering and is the author of more than 60 books in petroleum science, petroleum engineering, fossil fuel science and technology, and environmental sciences. He has more than 45 years of experience in the process industries, is the author of numerous invited book chapters and papers, is the senior editor of three journals, and has won numerous international awards and distinctions.
