Planning for Reliable Coal Quality Delivery Considering Geological Variability: A Case Study in Polish Lignite Mining

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Journal of Quality and Reliability Engineering

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Figure 6: Planning for Reliable Coal Quality Delivery Considering Geological Variability: A Case Study in Polish Lignite Mining 