Surface Mining of Brown Coal, Its Environmental Influence and Future Prospects: Illustrated by the Example of the Rhenish Brown Coal Mining Industry
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The importance of Rhenish brown coal as a domestic energy carrier is pointed out, the development of the Rhenish brown coal mining industry since 1950 is dealt with, and the marked increase in haulage due to rationalization and technical progress is stressed. The latest state of mining equipment (bucket wheel excavators, conveyor roads, spreaders) is illustrated by design data. The problem of recultivation is discussed. Further chapters deal with the systematic planning of the Hambach open cast mine and with research and development activities in the field of brown coal utilization. (ERA citation 02:055669)