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P1: GRB/LSX P2: ZCK Final Qu: 00, 00, 00, 00 Encyclopedia of Physical Science and Technology EN003H-867 June 13, 2001 20:13 Coal Preparation Robert A. Meyers Janusz S. Laskowski Ramtech Limited University of British Columbia Anthony D. Walters Kilborn Engineering Limited I. Coal Characteristics Related to Coal Preparation II. Breaking, Crushing, and Grinding III. Coal Screening IV. Float-and-Sink Analysis V. Dense-Medium Separation VI. Separation in a Water Medium VII. Flotation VIII. Separation Efficiency IX. Ancillary Operations X. Coal Pre