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Reservoir Engineering - General - The Effect of Partial Penetration on Pressure Build-up in Oil WellsBy Robert G. Nisle
The classic theory of pressure build-up in shut-in oil wells as developed by Horner and van Everdingen is based on two-dimensional radial symmetry in the well-reservoir system. Such symmetry does not
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Finite Element Assessment Of The Influence Of Caving On Barrier Pillar Loads In Deep Coal Mines - Introduction - Preprint 09-065By W. G. Pariseau
Conventional barrier pillars in underground coal mines are intended to protect mains and sub-main entries for relatively long periods of time. Inter-panel barrier pillars that may be used in especia
Jan 1, 2009
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The ROMA Project (Resource Optimization And Recovery In The Material Industry) ? A Typical Cooperation Project In NorwayBy M. Tangstad
Keywords: Pyrometallurgy, ROMA, Norway, furnace, fines The ROMA project is a competence project on optimizing the usage of raw materials and energy in the ferromanganese, silicon, and aluminium in
Jan 1, 2011
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Field Trials for Deep Mixing in Land Remediation: Execution and Early Age Monitoring, QC and Lessons LearntBy Ziyad Abunada, David O’Connor, Abir Al-Tabbaa
"Abstract Contaminated land remediation using soil mix technology (SMT) is a relatively recent development which has been shown to be a cost effective and versatile system with numerous environmental
Jan 1, 2014
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RI 9463 - Thermal Modeling of Portable Power CablesBy P. Cole Gregory, Michael R. Yenchek, John C. Edwards
The U.S. Bureau of Mines investigated the performance of portable power cables under transient conditions. This research had a twofold purpose: (1) to define the thermal characteristics of electricall
Jan 1, 1993
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Development Of Alternative Techniques For Matte Level Measurements In Sulphide Smelting FurnacesBy B. van Beek, J. Ndlovu, K. T. Hara, J. M. A. Geldenhuis
This paper describes the development of an alternative technique for measuring the matte level height in sulphide smelting furnaces. The initial studies involved applying electrochemical oxygen probes
Jan 1, 2004
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Government Actions And The Mineral IndustryNew GSP Trade Status Approved.--President Carter, by Executive Order effective March 30, has approved Generalized System of Preference treatment for imports of nonferrous metal products and other impo
Jan 1, 1980
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The Neves-Corvo project: the successes and challengesBy D. C. Bailey, D. I. Hodson
Paper presented at the annual joint meeting of the IMM and IMinE held in Harrogate, 31 January 1991. The Neves-Corvo copper-tin mine is the highest-grade large-tonnage copper operation in the world an
Jan 1, 1991
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The Mineral Industry Of Other Areas Of The Far East And South Asia - Bangladesh (541c7bda-6ca8-4dc8-a808-237ef08a52f2)Mineral production was of little significance in the country's economy, and Bangladesh was not a world-ranked producer of any mineral commodity during 1977. Natural gas was the most important min
Jan 1, 1981
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Supplement to: The Surface Plant at the Zinc Corporation Mine, Broken HillSupplement to Proceedings Number 120, December, 1940. Drawings accompanying paper by T M Carey 'The Surface Plant at the Zinc Corporation Mine, Broken Hill'
Jan 1, 1940
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Institute of Metals Division - Phase Diagram and Thermodynamic Properties of the Thorium-Zinc SystemBy K. J. Gill, P. Chiotti
Thermal, metallographic, and vapor pressure data were obtained to establish the phase diagram for the thorium-zinc system. Four compounds corresponding to the stoichiometric formulas Th2Zn, ThZn2, ThZ
Jan 1, 1962
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Electrochemical removal of lead from aluminium using fused saltsBy F. Tailoka, G. Zhao
Pb is an unwanted impurity in Al for which there is no established method of removal. As it interacts strongly with alkali metals, separation was achieved by adding Na or K to molten Al at 953-1 003 K
Apr 1, 1995
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Towards a Worldwide Network of Education in Mineral EngineeringBy Hans de Ruiter
"Delft University of Technology, RWTH Aachen, Helsinki University of Technology and Imperial College established the Federation of European Mineral Programs (FEMP) in 1999 as a legal body to coordinat
Jan 1, 2004
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Improving Financial Returns From Mining Through Geostatistical Simulation And The Optimized Advance Drilling Grid At El Tesoro Copper Mine ? SynopsisBy J. M. Ortiz
Grade control and short-term planning are usually based on the samples obtained from blastholes. These samples may carry a large sampling and sample preparation error. At El Tesoro copper mine in nort
Jan 1, 2012
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RI 8921 - Compaction Criteria for Metal and Nonmetal TailingsBy C. M. K. Boldt
The Bureau of Mines studied the compaction characteristics of metal and nonmetal tailings. Densities of the tailings and zone of compaction influence, compactive effort, and cost of equipment are rela
Jan 1, 1985
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RI 5816 Infrared Spectra And Analytical Correlations Of 24 Alkylthiophenes ? SummaryBy Dorothy M. Richardson
The Bureau of Mines has participated in the American Petroleum Institute Research Project 48A (API-RP48A) program on the Separation and Identification of Sulfur Compounds in Crude Petroleum. The lack
Jan 1, 1961
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Uranium Mineralization at Anomaly 2J, South Alligator Valley, Northern Territory, and Its Significance Concerning Regional Structure and StratigraphyBy Miezitis Y
A weak airborne radiometric anomaly was examined in the field and the presence of uranium confirmed. Rotary-percussion drilling showed the presence of uranium but a subsequent programme of diamond and
Jan 1, 1977
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The Challenge of Sustainable ManagementTo ensure that its voice is heard in the development of policies and plans under the Resource Management Act, the mining industry is challenged to participate in their preparation. This paper outlines
Jan 1, 1992
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Seam Identification, Correlation and Coal Quality Prediction Using In-Seam Variations in Key Palynomorph AbundancesStudies of the Main Seam in the Rapahoe Sector of Greymouth Coalfield have shown that the proportions of palynomorphs and palynomorph groups vary vertically within the seam, but remain laterally consi
Jan 1, 1996
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1.1 KenyonStandards And Laboratory Monitoring In Gold Assay Key Components Of Best Practice
Jan 1, 2005