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KOSOVO COAL BASIN, COAL EXPLOITATION, IMPACT IN ENVIRONMENT

H. Hajra, N. Peci, B. Baruti

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Abstract

Tectonic hollow of Kosovo with characteristic geological construction, specific geological - historical development and the presence of a great number of lignite strata in new sediments, present a very interesting region, specific for multidimensional study. The considerable reserves of lignite in Kosovo basin, ascertain from geological exploration, present important recourse in one side whereas its exploitation for combustion in Kosovo power plants presents a great environmental problem on the other side. Kosovo lignite presents a type of weak coal with a great quantity of inorganic matter, with presence of some harmful elements and release of polluted gases during its combustion in power plants, hereby causing the degradation and pollution of environment in high degree and relatively great spatial dimensions. Kosovo lignite presents a type of low quality coal in view of thermal value and large quantity of humidity and inorganic matter. Due to the actual manner of its exploitation in the power plants Kosovo A and Kosovo B and the presence of some components in it, combustion of this lignite has caused environmental degradation and pollution in large scale and large spatial dimensions risking public health.

Publication details

Title
KOSOVO COAL BASIN, COAL EXPLOITATION, IMPACT IN ENVIRONMENT
Authors
H. Hajra, N. Peci, B. Baruti
Proceedings
10th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM2010
Publisher
SGEM Scientific GeoConference
Year
2010
Pages
75-82
SWS Citekey
Hajra2010461
ISSN
1314-2704
ISBN
954-91818-1-2
Language
en
Publication type
Conference Paper
Keywords
CoalGeologyenvironmentexploitationhealthpollution
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