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Comparison Of Globoid And Cylindrical Shearer Drums? Loading PerformanceBy M. Ayhan
Drums of a modern longwall shearer are manufactured to include various constructional features conveying extracted material onto the face conveyor as efficiently as possible. Designing a drum with a c
Jan 1, 2006
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SA Calcium CarbideBy J. M. Sabio, A. W. Stalberg
Keywords: Pyrometallurgy, furnace, calcium carbide, acetylene, Newcastle The manufacture of calcium carbide in Newcastle, South Africa, was started in the late 1950s by a company called South Afri
Jan 1, 2006
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Extending Empirical Evidence Through Numerical Modelling in Rock Engineering DesignModels are used in engineering to reproduce reality as faithfully as possible so that the expected response of a system for given actions or inputs can be determined. In the field of rock engineering,
Jan 1, 2014
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Estimating Mine Planning Software Utilization for Decision-Making Strategies in the South African Coal Mining SectorBy T. Celik, B. Genc, C. Musingwini
"Mine planning software continues to be an important factor when it comes to the development of the South African mining industry. To contribute to this development, a new methodology to define and me
Jan 1, 2016
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Monitoring and stability analysis of intake tunnels Karun III H.E.P.P.By R. Tabanrad
This article examines the stability analysis of intake tunnels of Karun III dam & power plant. The tunnels have been excavated with a 3-dimensional and fairly complicated geometry in Pabdeh weak forma
Jan 1, 2003
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Gas-Phase Fluorination Kinetics Of Ta2O5 With Elemental Fluorine - SynopsisBy A. D. Pienaar
The aqueous chemistry of niobium and tantalum compounds with hydrofluoric acid is a mature field of investigation. In contrast, very little attention has been paid to reactions of these compounds in n
Jan 1, 2012
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CFD modelling of methane movement in minesBy D. Whittles, C. J. Lea, T. X. Ren, A. Kelsey
A methodology for the simulation of methane drainage combining geotechnical modelling and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) will be described. Geotechnical modelling was used to predict the developm
Jan 1, 2003
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Evaluation Of Oxine-Type Ligand Coordination To Zirconium (IV) - SynopsisBy M. Steyn
[Zr(C9H6NO)4]?(HCON(CH3)2)?(H2O), where (C9H6NO) = 8-hydroxy quinoline (oxH), was synthesized and characterized. This tetrakis-coordinated zirconium complex crystallized in the triclinic crystal syste
Jan 1, 2013
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Fluidized-bed technology for the production of iron products for steelmaking - SynopsisBy F. J. Plaul
The dominating technologies for steelmaking are the basic oxygen furnace (BOF or LD process, Linz-Donawitz) and the electric-arc furnace (EAF). The main iron input materials for both are liquid iron a
Jan 1, 2009
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Assessment Of The Precision And Bias Of An Online Gauge Using A Single Reference Instrument ? SynopsisBy F. Lombard
We consider the Grubbs estimation of the precision of an online gauge. Typically, this type of estimation involves independent results from two or more reference instruments (sampling and laboratory a
Jan 1, 2012
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Geological Interpretations From The PGE Distribution In The Bushveld Merensky And UG2 Chromitite ReefsBy R. G. Cawthorn
The vertical distribution of platinum-group elements (PGE) in the Merensky and UG2 chromitite Reefs is highly variable, but does follow certain general patterns that allow the testing of geological mo
Jan 1, 2011
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Applicability of the Hoek-Brown failure criterion and the effect of the anisotropy on intact rock samples from “Athens Schist”By P. Marinos, G. Tsiambaos, H. Saroglou
The anisotropic behaviour of “Athens Schist” has been brought out through the testing of specimens with varying orientation of schistosity with respect to the major principal stress under uniaxial, tr
Jan 1, 2003
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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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Numerical Simulation Of Shear Fracture Evolution In Laboratory-Scale Samples ? SynopsisBy D. P. Roberts
This investigation aimed to simulate the experiments performed by Nic Gay (Gay, N.C. 1976. Fracture growth around openings in large blocks of rock subjected to uniaxial and biaxial compression. Intern
Jan 1, 2012
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An Overview Of The Namakwa Sands Ilmenite Smelting OperationsBy M. Gous
Keywords: Pyrometallurgy, Namakwa Sands, ilmenite, DC arc furnace, titania slag, pig iron Namakwa Sands is a heavy minerals mining and beneficiation business in the Anglo Base Metals Division, and
Jan 1, 2006
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Optimising The Effective Use Of Energy In The Ferroalloy Industry Through Innovative TechnologyBy A. M. Hearn, J. G. Roos
Energy consumption, being a large proportion of the input of the ferroalloy production process, can be measured in terms of the efficiency with which the energy is utilized and the effectiveness with
Jan 1, 2004
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End-Of-Life Mode Of Failure Of A Zinc Sulphide Concentrate Fluidised Bed Roaster And Its RebuildingBy N M. Vegter, C B. Kohler, E H. O Meyer
Zincor operates four Lurgi fluidised-bed roasters at its roast-leach-electrowin refinery in Springs, South Africa. In 2006, Zincor?s four roasters had reached ages ranging between 26 and 38 years, whi
Jan 1, 2007
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Research Into Melting And Casting Of Brass Scrap For Upliftment PurposesBy M. Moseki
Paper written on project work carried out in partial fulfilment of B.Sc. (Eng.) (Metallurgy of Materials) degree This paper presents the research into melting of scrap for job creation purposes in
Jan 1, 2002
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Composite Failure Mechanisms In Coal Measures Rock Masses - Myths And Reality - 1. IntroductionBy John V. Simmons, Peter J. Simpson
Excavated slopes in open pit coal mines are designed to be as steep as possible consistent with stability and safety requirements. Slope failures occur for many reasons, including oversteepening. Th
Jan 1, 2006
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Classifying Quarries Vis-À-Vis Prospects Of Profitability - SynopsisBy J. Dvorácek
Similar to the case of any other business venture, the activities of mining industries are profit-oriented. Nothing will stop successful businesses in their quest for new localities to be prospected f
Jan 1, 2012