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Addressing the envelope ? SynopsisBy P. Hand
Most coal plants must run under conditions of varying feed conditions or are asked to produce qualities different from that used in the design. This can cause overloaded conditions as the ?bottlenecks
Jan 1, 2010
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Combined External Coating And Cathodic Protection Assessment Techniques ? A Case Study For A Pipeline In West Africa - SummaryBy Brian Wyatt, Neil Webb, Marcel Roche, John Thirkettle
Recent developments in survey techniques and measuring equipment now allow for an accurate assessment of external coating condition and cathodic protection performance. These developments build on 20
Jan 1, 2006
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Heat Recovery System Update (770652fb-94d5-458e-a32a-3306c1adcf89)By Matthew D. Viergutz
MECS? HRS technology has reliably recovered intermediate pressure steam from sulphuric acid plants for more than 20 years. This steam can either generate electricity or replace steam produced by an e
Jan 1, 2009
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Dual energy X-ray transmission sorting of coal - SynopsisBy L. von Ketelhodt
Dual energy X-ray transmission (DE-XRT) sorting is a recent development in the range of sensor-based sorting technologies available today. DE-XRT is particularly suitable for dry coarse coal beneficia
Jan 1, 2010
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Measurement and verification of energy efficiency impact at gold minesBy K. Arnold
AngloGold Ashanti has been proactive in the field of energy management for many years. AngloGold Ashanti is a signatory to South Africa?s National Energy Accord of 2005 calling for a15% reduction in e
Jan 1, 2009
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The effectiveness of current control of submerged arc furnace electrode penetration in selected scenarios - SynopsisBy A. C. Mulholland
The electrical control of three-electrode submerged-arc furnaces suffers from a number of complexities, mostly due to the nature of the furnace electrical circuit providing power to the furnace where
Jan 1, 2009
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Increasing the capacity of existing and new exothermic autoclave circuits - SynopsisBy G. M. Dunn
Pressure leach autoclave circuits are employed in the leaching of ores, concentrates, mattes, alloys and intermediates for the recovery of metals into solution. Once the metals are extracted into solu
Jan 1, 2009
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Valuation Of A Mineral Resource That Has A Compound Metal Content Distribution: An Example Based On The Merensky Reef At Wesizwe Platinum Limited?s Pilanesberg ProjectBy D. R. Young
Drilling exploration over the Wesizwe Platinum Limited?s Pilanesberg Project has identified the Merensky Reef at depths varying from 594 m to 1 552 m depth. Merensky Reef thickness varies from 0.05 m
Jan 1, 2006
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Summary of results of ACARP project on cross-belt cuttersA project was funded by the Australian coal industry to investigate the mechanisms that might lead to sample bias when using cross-belt cutters, in order to help coal industry personnel to make better
Jan 1, 2009
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The Ongoing Evolution Of Stope Panel Support At Impala Platinum Limited - SynopsisBy N. D. Fernandes
Labour-intensive narrow reef stoping, as traditionally practised in South African gold and platinum mines, is almost unique in the modern first-world mechanized mining environment. Shortcomings of the
Jan 1, 2011
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Systematic characterization of the mixing process for the BIOX® reactorBy R. Van Deventer
The BIOX® process was developed for the biological pre-treatment of refractory gold ores and concentrates ahead of conventional cyanide leach gold recovery. Rights to the process are currently with BI
Jan 1, 2009
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Feasibility study of replacing bottom dump trucks with rear dump trucks at Kleinkopje colliery - SynopsisBy T. Tamenti
The purpose of the project was to conduct a feasibility study to determine if the current operating bottom dump trucks that haul coal should be replaced with rear dump trucks. The engineering availabi
Jan 1, 2007
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Mechanised Mine Development Utilising Rock Cutting And Boring Through Raise And Blind Boring Techniques - SynopsisBy P H. Ferreira
The mechanisation of mine development is becoming increasingly important in our South African and Southern African mines with increased emphasis on safe and efficient mining. Raise, blind and shaft
Jan 1, 2005
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Numerical modelling of tunnel liner and fracture interaction - SynopsisBy D. F. Malan
Considerable practical knowledge and effective use of empirical evidence is required in the design of tunnel support systems. In many instances, it is unclear how individual support elements interact
Jan 1, 2008
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The socio-economic aspects of mine closure and sustainable development?guideline for the socio-economic aspects of closure: Report 2 - Guideline for the socio-economic aspets of mine closureBy J. Stacey
There are four components to this guideline 1. Guidance on the socio-economic aspects of closure policy 2. Socio-economic closure activities mapped against the mining project life-cycle (a ?check st
Jan 1, 2010
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The effects of hot rolling process and the nitrogen and sulphur content on the microstructural development of aluminium killed hot rolled low carbon strip steel - SynopsisBy C. W. Siyasiya
Process and steel chemistry differences in hot rolled Al-killed low carbon strip steel between the hot charge route (HCR) as practised in a compact strip production (CSP) plant and the conventional co
Jan 1, 2008
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The Application Of Facies Classification In Evaluating The Merensky Reef At Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine, South AfricaBy K. G. Lomberg, M. D. Lionnet
The Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine (BRPM) is a joint venture between Rustenburg Platinum Mines Limited and Royal Bafokeng Resources (Pty) Ltd (Bafokeng). The mining lease has been granted over Boschk
Jan 1, 2006
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Maintenance and major repairs of tap-holes and tapping spoutsBy L. H. Lindstad
The paper reviews the tapping process and the major wear mechanisms on the tap-hole, including wear from tapping tools. Measured temperatures in different tap-holes are related to choice of binder and
Jan 1, 2014
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The Introduction of a Stiff Rockbolt and Hanging Wall Control Management System at a Platinum Mine in South AfricaBy P. Altounyan, K. Akermann, T. Van den Berg
Amandelbult Mine is currently undertaking a trial to mechanise the mining of the UG2 reef through the introduction of room and pillar mining. As part of the trial, a system of managing the control of
Jan 1, 2003
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Influence Of Gadolinium On The Microstructure And Mechanical Properties Of Steel And Stainless Steel ? SynopsisBy Z. Khan
Iron, in the form of steel and stainless steel, is the most commonly used metal in the world. Plain steels corrode and oxidize easily, while stainless steels exhibit improved corrosion and oxidation r
Jan 1, 2012