Systemic Safety Management in Hard Coal Production Through the Identification and Forecasting of Methane and Spontaneous Combustion Hazards

Book Synopsis

Systemic Safety Management in Hard Coal Production through the Identification and Forecasting of Methane and Spontaneous Combustion Hazards synthesizes the latest scientific advancements and practical applications in real operating conditions into strategies for enhancing safety in underground hard coal mining, emphasizing proactive hazard identification and forecasting to prevent incidents before they occur. Key topics include advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling of gas flow, AI-driven predictive analytics for methane and self-ignition risks, and integrated safety management frameworks that leverage real-time data and scenario simulations--aligned with Industry 5.0 principles of resilience, sustainability, and human-centered innovation. The book covers natural hazard characteristics, systemic safety approaches, digital transformation, and multidimensional safety aspects, offering richly illustrated case studies from operational mines to support real-world implementation. Ideal for engineers, researchers, safety professionals, decision-makers, and students, this book addresses the urgent need for intelligent, sustainable safety solutions to protect lives, infrastructure, and the environment in the challenging underground mining environment.