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Handbook of Coal Analysis(2nd Edition) (Chemical Analysis: A Series of Monographs on Analytical Chemistry and Its Applications) by JamesG. Speight Hardcover, 368 Pages, Published 2015 by Wiley ISBN-13: 978-1-118-36924-1, ISBN: 1-118-36924-6
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Gas Processing Environmental Aspects and Methods by JamesG. Speight Hardcover, 376 Pages, Published 1993 by Butterworth-Heinemann ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-1132-9, ISBN: 0-7506-1132-4
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Synthesis Gas Production and Properties (Hardback) by JamesG. Speight Hardcover, 512 Pages, Published 2020 by Wiley ISBN-13: 978-1-119-70772-1, ISBN: 1-119-70772-2
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Environmental Technology Handbook(1st Edition) (Applied Energy Technology Series) by JamesG. Speight Hardcover, 302 Pages, Published 1996 by Taylor & Francis ISBN-13: 978-1-56032-315-0, ISBN: 1-56032-315-9
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"The demand for coal use (for electricity generation) and coal products, particularly liquid fuels and chemical feedstocks, is increasing throughout the world. Traditional markets such as North America and Europe are experiencing a steady increase in demand whereas emerging Asian markets, such as India and China, are witnessing a rapid surge in demand for clean liquid fuels. A detailed and comprehensive overview of the chemistry and tec ..."