This encyclopedia volume comprehensively reflects the basic knowledge and latest research results in the field of mining and metallurgy technology, as well as the latest characteristics of the development in this field. In this reference book, the knowledge system, basic concepts, basic theories, as well as important figures, representative works and institutions of these two engineering categories are well organized in encyclopedic entries. Among them, the content on mining engineering mainly includes mining and mineral processing theory, mining and mineral processing methods, as well as the safety and environmental knowledge involved in mining and mineral processing. In the metallurgical engineering field, it mainly covers metallurgy and metallurgy industry, ferrous metallurgy, non-ferrous metallurgy, powder metallurgy, plastic working of metal, coking chemicals, refractories, energy for metallurgy, physical chemistry of metallurgical process, etc. This is the first volume of a series of encyclopedias co-published by Encyclopedia of China Publishing House (ECPH), Beijing and Springer Nature.
About the Author: This work is compiled by Professor Xu Kuangdi as the editor-in-chief and six vice editors-in-chief, heading nearly 800 contributors in 45 authoring groups from institutes of mining and metallurgy.
Editor-in-chief, Professor Xu Kuangdi, is a metallurgist who ranks as one of the pioneers in jet metallurgy technology in China. He is also Professor and supervisor of doctoral postgraduates at Shanghai University. He was elected member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering in 1995. Prof. Xu has long been engaged in the research of green iron-and-steel manufacturing and development strategy, and was among the first group of Outstanding Experts Recognized by the State Council. He has published over 120 academic papers and 7 books. He was elected president of the Chinese Academy of Engineering in 2002.
Vice editors-in-chief:
Professor Gu Desheng is an expert in mining engineering. He is the professor at Central South University, and also acted as senior advisor of China Mining Association, director of Academic Committee of State Key Laboratory of Metal Mine Safety Technology, etc. He has long been engaged in teaching and scientific research of mining equipment and process. He was elected member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering in 1995.
Professor Huang Boyun is an expert in materials and powder metallurgy. Once the president of Central South University, Prof. Huang has long been engaged in the research of advanced composite materials, high-temperature structural materials, powder metallurgy materials, etc. He was elected member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering in 1999.
Professor Sun Chuanyao is an expert in mineral processing engineering. Once the director of at Beijing General Research Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, he also served as the director of State Key Laboratory of Mineral Processing Science and Technology. He was elected member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering in 2003.
Professor Wang Guodong is an expert in steel rolling and metallic material. Professor at Northeastern University, he has long been committed to the research into the theories, processes, equipment, and products of steel rolling. He was elected member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering in 2005.
Professor Weng Yuqing is an expert in steel and iron materials. Once the director of Central Iron & Steel Research Institute and vice minister of Metallurgy, he has been engaged in iron and steel structural materials research for more than 40 years. He was elected member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering in 2009.
Professor Yin Ruiyu is a metallurgist who pioneering in philosophy of engineering. He once served as the director of Central Iron & Steel Research Institute and has long been committed to and in charge of research into metallurgical technology and development strategy. He was elected member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering in 1994.
