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Investigation of Spontaneous Combustion Inhibition of Coal Fires Utilizing Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Thermogravimetric Analysis
<p>Self-oxidation of coals can result in spontaneous combustion events at any time during mining, transporting, or processing, causing environmental, economical, and safety concerns. The total global primary coal production as of 2012 was 8.7 billion tons. Of that, 1.1 billion tons of coal was …
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Risk mapping of eMalahleni municipal area with focus on coal mining impacts
Coal-mining in eMalahleni raises a number of environmental challenges, including coal fires, subsidence, acid mine drainage (AMD) and air pollution. Previous studies by a number of institutions, including the Council for Geoscience, have shown that the impact on the environment and on human health …