China Coal Industry Encyclopedia: Safety Volume

Author: Zhang Wu, edited by Tu Xigen
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Publishing Date: 2001-04-01
Features: The Encyclopedia of China Coal Industry is the first large-scale specialized reference book that compiles the scientific and technological knowledge of coal industry from ancient to modern times, reflecting the contemporary level of coal industry technology. Throughout the long history of humanity, coal has made outstanding contributions. China is one of the earliest countries to discover and utilize coal. The ancient geographical text Shan Hai Jing already recorded the production areas of coal in China during the pre-Qin period. Starting from the Western Han Dynasty, China began large-scale coal mining. The important technological document Tian Gong Kai Wu of the Ming Dynasty comprehensively recorded the coal mining techniques and the shaping and processing of coal at that time. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, coal has always been the main energy source of the country. The coal industry has rapidly developed along with the national economy, accumulating rich experience in production, construction, research, and education. In some fields, the science and technology have reached or approached international advanced levels. The timely compilation of The Encyclopedia of China Coal Industry is necessary for building a modern coal industry and for the accumulation of China's science and technology and cultural heritage. The Encyclopedia of China Coal Industry is organized into volumes based on various disciplines within the coal industry, including Geology and Surveying, Coal Mine Construction, Mining, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Processing, Utilization, and Environmental Protection, Safety, and Comprehensive Studies, totaling seven volumes. Each volume consists of numerous entries, each covering an independent and complete knowledge topic. The knowledge contained in each entry is interconnected, forming a complete knowledge system for the discipline. It comprehensively reflects the scientific and technological advancements of the global coal industry while focusing on introducing China. The primary readers of this book are coal industry scientists and technicians, students and faculty of mining colleges and universities, administrative personnel with high school education or higher, and individuals from all walks of life. During the writing process, attention was paid to introducing knowledge in a progressive manner, aiming to achieve a balance between popularization and advancement, catering to the diverse needs of different reader groups.