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  • NIOSH
    RI 6026 Calibration Study Of A Peak-Reading Accelerograph

    By Alfred V. C. Meyer

    A Blastcorder4 was calibrated on the Bureau of Mines shaking table in the frequency range of 12 to 40 c.p.s. and in the amplitude range' of 0.25 to 1.0 g. The results of this calibration study sh

    Jan 1, 1962

  • AUSIMM
    Electrochemistry of Sulfide Flotation (1971 ANNUAL CONFERENCE NEW ZEALAND)

    The interaction of flotation collectors with sulfide minerals takes place at the solid - solution interface. The electrochemistry of the processes which affect this interface are discussed. The intera

    Jan 1, 1971

  • NIOSH
    IC 8277 Bureau Of Mines Research And Technologic Work On Coal, 1964 ? Introduction

    Coal research and related activities in 1964 by the Bureau of Mines resulted in many advances in the production, preparation, and utilization of this valuable natural resource. Mining research during

    Jan 1, 1965

  • ISEE
    Tell Me Professor Richter -- How Much Did They Shoot?

    By Douglas A. Anderson

    It is quite common for people exposed to blast vibrations to ask questions such as "How big was that blast on the Richter Scale?" Although it is tempting to dismiss such questions out of hand, for the

    Jan 1, 1994

  • NIOSH
    IC 8035 Bibliography Of Investment And Operating Costs For Chemical And Petroleum Plants, January-December 1960 ? Introduction

    By Sidney Katell

    This cost bibliography, covering the period from January through December 1960, is a continuation of the series which began with the publication of Information Circular 7516 in October 1949. It is als

    Jan 1, 1961

  • AIME
    Natural Gas Technology - Mechanisms by Which Pentane and Hexane Adsorb on Silica Gel

    By H. O. McLeod, J. M. Campbell

    Data analysis of pentane and hexane adsorption from natural gas in a fixed bed of silica gel shows that constant length mass transfer zones form, the curvature of the adsorption isotherm controls the

    Jan 1, 1967

  • SME
    Effects of Bacterial Adaptation on Bioleaching of Ferrous Sulfides

    By Y. A. Attia, M. Elzeky

    Thiobacillus ferrooxidans bacteria were used in this work to study the effect of bacterial adaptation on the bioleaching of three iron-bearing sulfide minerals, namely, pyrite, chalcopyrite and arseno

    Jan 1, 1989

  • SME
    Professional Project Management in Mine Construction

    By F. G. Crack, R. V. Ramani, R. L. Frantz

    Management for mine construction and development differs from that needed for routine mine production and maintenance. An integrated approach to managing mine development projects must consider contra

    Jan 7, 1982

  • NIOSH
    RI 5824 Particle-Size Reduction Of Coal By Attrition In A Tube ? Summary And Conclusions

    By J. L. Konchesky

    In gasifying pulverized coal with steam and oxygen, the particle size of the coal fed to a gasifier should be as small as economically possible. A potential way to achieve this advantage is to reduce

    Jan 1, 1961

  • AUSIMM
    Foreign Investment - Policies and Effects on Mining in New Zealand

    The theme of this conference is æRediscover OtagoÆ. In order to ensure the development and exploitation of mineral discoveries in New Zealand, considerable capital will be required, particularly from

    Jan 1, 1992

  • NIOSH
    RI 8454 Utilizing the Magnetic Fraction of Raw Refuse With Shredded Automobile Scrap in Cupola Gray Iron

    By V. R. Spironello

    The Bureau of Mines is involved in research directed toward the utilization of municipal solid waste. One of the primary objectives is the recycling of the magnetic fraction of municipal solid waste (

    Jan 1, 1980

  • NIOSH
    RI 8690 Recovery of Zinc and Sulfur From Sphalerite Concentrates by Reaction With Sulfuric Acid

    By H. H. Dewing

    The Bureau of Mines constructed a process research unit (PRU) to demonstrate new technology for extracting zinc from sphalerite concentrates. Up to 9 kg/hr of sphalerite (ZnS) concentrate was reacted

    Jan 1, 1982

  • NIOSH
    RI 6045 Radioactive Waste Disposal In The Shiprock-Type Uranium Milling Flowsheet ? Summary

    By K. E. Tame

    The Bureau of Mines is studying possible modifications in conventional uranium ore-processing steps to confine and permit controlled disposal of radioactive wastes. A potential method of minimizing po

    Jan 1, 1962

  • SME-ICGCM
    Integration Of CAD-Based Mine Planning And Subsidence Engineering Systems

    By Andrew P. Jarosz

    The present computerized mine planning systems use CAD-like and Data Base Management System (DBMS) environments for the handling of numerical, textural, and graphical data. These two environments are

    Jan 1, 1995

  • NIOSH
    OFR-14-85 Geotechnical Validation Of Pre-Dug, Backfilled Egress Concept

    By N. Barton

    Large scale tests were conducted on quartzitic gravel and crushed sand-stone to investigate pertinent geotechnical properties for backfill support of egress shafts. Such shafts are envisaged for rapid

    Jan 1, 1983

  • CIM
    Environmental Factors Related to the Development of a New Uranium Refinery

    By J. P. Jarrell

    Environmental considerations are of increasing importance in determining the acceptability, schedule and cost of expansion ofCanada's uranium processing industry. Environmental considerations mus

    Jan 1, 1979

  • AUSIMM
    A Detailed Assessment of Concentrator Performance at Broken Hill South Limited

    By S B. Stewart, C J. Restarick

    Over a four-hour period of steady plant operation samples were taken at regular intervals frum points within the grinding and flotation circuits. Size fractions of each composite sample were analysed

    Jan 1, 1971

  • NIOSH
    Evaluation Of Powered Wheelchairs With Suspension And Exposure To Whole-Body Vibration - Introduction

    By Michael L. Boninger, Erik J. Wolf, Rory A. Cooper

    Although wheelchair users are regularly subjected to whole-body vibrations little research has been conducted to assess these vibrations or attempt to reduce them [2,3,5]. Most of the wheelchair and

    Jan 6, 2006

  • NIOSH
    IC 7854 Exploration Development, And Costs Of The Stormy Day Tungsten Mine, Pershing County, Nev. ? Summary

    By A. C. Johnson

    This report describes exploration, development, and exploitation methods, and summarizes costs at the Stormy Day mine, which was discovered in 1941. Several shipments of tungsten ore were made in 1944

    Jan 1, 1958

  • AIME
    Producing - Equipment, Methods and Materials - Effect of Isolated Vertical Fractures Existing in the Reservoir on Fluid Displacement Response

    By J. W. Givens, P. B. Crawford

    A potentiometric model study has been made of the effect of vertical fractures existing in the matrix of the reservoir on the flooding or cycling performance. Fractures can have unusual flow character

    Jan 1, 1967