Coalbed Methane: Principles and PracticeMethane stored in coalbeds has emerged as an energy source that offers a viable alternative to fossil fuels. This reference discusses the principles of methane storage in coal and the practices of producing the methane economically, and provides an analysis of the coalbed methane process. |
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