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Technology Comparison Of CFB Versus Pulverized Fuel Firing For Utility Power Generation ? SynopsisBy J. Utt
Recent developments in circulating fluidized bed (CFB) once-through supercritical technology (OTSC) have enabled this technology to be offered as a utility-scale alternative competing head-to-head wit
Jan 1, 2012
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Planning A New Analytical Laboratory For An Uranium Mine Taking Automation Into Consideration - 1.0 IntroductionBy J. Galloway, P. K. Hofmeyr
Obviously all mining operations require much analytical work to be carried out. This starts with exploration, becomes more stringent with the evaluation of a mineralised area and finally becomes on-go
Jan 1, 2007
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Rock Engineering Aspects of a Modified Mining Sequence in a Dip Pillar Layout at a Deep Gold MineBy D. F. Malan, Y. Jooste
"SynopsisScattered mining was practised on Kusasalethu Mine (previously Elandsrand Gold Mine) prior to 1998, but at deeper mining levels it was no longer feasible, since it would have resulted in unac
Jan 1, 2015
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Multiphase Flow Modelling of Lancing of Furnace Tap-Holes: Validation of Multiphase Flow Simulated in OpenFOAM®By J. H. Zietsman, M. W. Erwee, P. J. A. Bezuidenhout, Q. G. Reynolds
"Pyrometallurgical furnaces are tapped through tap-holes that are opened with drills and oxygen lances. The lance is often used on its own or as the last step of opening the tap-hole. Interaction of o
Jun 1, 2019
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Backfilling Waste Material Composites Environmental Impact Assessment (95dd6eef-7bf4-4fa8-be57-02effe87a6a7)By J. Kortnik
Mining has always been, and still is, an activity which is vital for the development of mankind. This is because a predominant proportion of industrial products and energy is produced from raw materia
Jan 1, 2003
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Design Of Permanent Intruded Plugs At South Deep Gold MineBy G. S. Littlejohn
In anticipation of the flooding of an adjacent dolomitic groundwater compartment, five rough parallel sided boundary plugs at 58 and 50levels have been designed to resist safely hydrostatic heads of 1
Jan 1, 2006
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Presidential address: How cool are refractory materials? - SynopsisThis paper reviews the history of refractory materials, highlights the development of refractory technology over the years, draws attention to the technology behind these materials, and comments on fu
Jan 1, 2008
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The Case For And Basics Of Scientific Selection?A Line Manager?s Perspective - IntroductionBy M. K. Pelser
The purpose of this paper is not so much to provide a scientific study of the selection process for the perusal of other psychometrists or industrial psychologists?the purpose is to provide line mana
Jan 1, 1997
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As Cast And Heat-Treated Alloys Of The Pt-Al-V System At The Pt-Rich Corner ? SynopsisBy B. O. Odera
The Pt-based alloys have a high potential for replacing some Ni-based superalloys (NBSAs) used in the highest temperature and most aggressive environments, and vanadium would be a beneficial alloying
Jan 1, 2012
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Ventilation systems in dead-end headings with coal dust and methane hazardBy J. Szlazak, A. Tor, M. Borowski, N. Szlazak, D. Obracaj
This article presents the analysis of ventilation systems used in dead-end headings, while being drilled, in coal mines. Special emphasis is put on methane and dust hazard. Mathematical model for dist
Jan 1, 2003
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Management Of Subsidence Associated With The Mining Of The Roof Of The Sishen Cave. An Application Of The Slope Stability RadarBy Glen Mc Gavigan
The roof of the Sishen cave is being mined in order to exploit 6.8Mt of high grade ore. The cavity is filled with quartzite backfill in order to support the roof in the event of collapse. The cave d
Jan 1, 2006
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Innovations In Precious Metal RecoveryBy C. van Tonder
Paper written on project work carried out in partial fulfilment of B Tech (Engineering Metallurgy) degree This investigation relates to a multi-purpose electrolytic system. Its primary purpose is t
Jan 1, 2006
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Rock Drillability Prediction From In Situ Determined Unconfined Compressive Strength Of Rock - SynopsisBy V. C. Kelessidis
The interaction between rock and drill bit during drilling has been modeled for many years, but a complete understanding of the phenomena occurring has yet to materialize. Successful models will allow
Jan 1, 2011
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Analysis of the Dispersion Variance Using Geostatistical Simulation and Blending PilesThe additive property of dispersion variances was found experimentally by D.G. Krige using data from the gold deposits of the Witwatersrand. In this property, called ?Krige?s relationship?, the disper
Jan 1, 2014
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Recovering Gold From Sand Dumps Using Gravity ConcentrationBy Durell Denysschen, Rafael Abela
The recovery of gold from old mine dumps has been carried out over the last two decades. The gold value and price together with recovery methods, determine whether it is economical to process a dump.
Jan 1, 2006
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Presidential Address: Post-Mining Use of Rehabilitated Land – An Opportunity for the South African Mining Industry for Sustainable DevelopmentBy M. I. Mthenjane
"BackgroundThe paper discusses post-mining land use however, the essence of the topic is the emotional motivation behind the decisions related to mining investment and development. Therefore this is n
Jul 1, 2019
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The Role Of Alloying Elements In Bainitic Rail Steels - SynopsisBy A. Kapito
The formation of bainite in steel is dependent on the size of the casting, the heat treatment, and the alloying elements. It is difficult to obtain a fully bainitic microstructure in steels during hea
Jan 1, 2013
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Sulphur Bonding In Solidified Ladle SlagsBy H. Preßlinger, H. Hiebler, K. Klepp, W. Posch, M. Mayr
It was investigated in which form sulphur is bonded in ladle slags. For this purpose, the mineralogical phases of the ladle slags were qualitatively and quantitatively evaluated by means of a micropro
Jan 1, 2004
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High-Wall Control At Anglo Gold Ashanti, Navachab Mine (2dbbeb3c-3655-4c5f-9dba-7c00ed466556)By André de Jager, Henk Ludik
Navachab Mine experiences difficulties with pit wall stability in certain areas of the mine. The main reason for the instability is the fact that the geology comprises many joints and faults. Blastin
Jan 1, 2006
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Managing the Tap-Hole Life-Cycle at Five Submerged Arc Furnaces Producing Silicomanganese at TransalloysBy J. P. Gous, J. J. Sutherland
"Transalloys is a silicomanganese (SiMn) producer located in South Africa, and uses only local manganese ores to produce SiMn alloy. The plant operates five open submerged arc furnaces (SAFs) with an
Jun 1, 2019