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Taylor & Francis Mine Environmental Engineering Volume I 1990 Edition by itunjoy Sengupta
This is one of the very few books which provides, at an advanced level, a general introduction to the state-of-the-art on mine environmental engineering. This work focuses on the elements of the process environment and their interactions with the regulatory and social environments. It systematically presents the major environmental problems of mining operations. Special emphasis is placed on mathematical modeling, computer simulation, expert systems and electronic remote monitoring of mine atmosphere. Filled with illustrations, this work describes industrial practices in detail and discusses government mining regulations on environmental standards around the world. This rare, two-volume publication is a useful text for students, professional engineers, research scientists, and government officials concerned with health and safety in mining operations. Table of contents :- VOLUME I:DIESEL EMISSIONS. The Diesel Engine. Basic Combustion Systems. Diesel Ignition and Combustion. Diesel Emissions. Laboratory Testing of Diesel Engines. Health Effects of Diesel Emissions. Control of Diesel Emissions. Statutory Regulations on Air Quality in Mine Using Diesel Equipment. Monitoring of Diesel Emissions in Mine Air. Mathematical Modeling and Computer Simulation. RADIATION. Radiation and Radioactivity in Mines. Emanation and Diffusion of Radon. Biological and Physiological Effects of Radon and Radon Daughters. Evaluation of Uranium Mine Atmospheres. Environmental Control. Mathematical Modeling and Computer Simulation. Gamma Radiation. DUST. Introduction. Pneumoconiosis and Silicosis. Dust Measurement. Dust Control Methods. Dust Control in Mining Operations. Dust Control in Coal Mining. Dust Control in Surface Mines. Mathematical Models of Dust Behavior in Mine Air. FUMES FROM EXPLOSIVES. APPENDICES.