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OFR-43(3)-77 Mine Fire Protection For Underground Fuel Storage And Transfer Area - Introduction
It is not uncommon to find large quantities of combustible materials in underground metal and non-metal mines. Support timber is the predominant combustible material. Spontaneous combustion, welding a
Jan 1, 2011
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OFR-99-79 Development Of An Improved Machine Mounted Methane Detector System
By Wilbur L. Webb
This publication reports on the design, fabrication and test of an Improved methane monitor system for compliance to 30CFR75.313. The system will Initiate automatic shutdown of mining machinery when e
Jan 1, 1978
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IC 6225 Reducing Accidents From Falls Of Roof In Coal Mines - Part I - Six Essentials For Mine Roof Support ? Introduction
By J. W. Paul
The material that composes the roof in coal mines differs in strength according to variations in its physical nature and characteristics. Some material such as limestone and massive sandstone, (free f
Jan 1, 1930
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RI 3581 National Safety Competition Of 1940 (2f2d94d9-b018-4f5d-bf1c-fc18818662e6)
By W. W. Adams
[The s1xteeilth an.nual National Safety C mpeti t1on, concluc ted "by the Bureau of t4ine g, Un+ ~ed st tag' DepartIilent 0:1' the Interior, has jast been closed, and the results reveal t:&a
Jan 1, 1941
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IC 6978 Mining Methods And Costs At The Mount Isa Mines, Ltd., Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia ? Introduction
By J. Kruttschnitt
This paper, describing the mining operations at Mount Isa Mines, is one of a series covering mining methods and costs being published by the United States Bureau of Mines. The Mount Isa property ha
Jan 1, 1937
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IC 7974 Administration Of The Federal Coal-Mine Safety Act, 1952-59 ? Summary
By James Westfield
A brief résumé follows of activities of the Division of Coal-Mine Inspection that have had a favorable effect on health, safety, and the reduction of injuries at coal mines: 1. The Federal Mine Sa
Jan 1, 1960
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IC 8034 Bibliography Of Bureau Of Mines Articles On Thermodynamics Of Petroleum Constituents And Related Compounds: January I, 1944-December 31, 1960 ? Introduction
By J. P. McCullough
In 1943, the Federal Bureau of Mines began a program of thermodynamic investigations of petroleum constituents and related compounds. These systematic, long-range studies, which were conducted in the
Jan 1, 1961
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RI 8730 Sealing Openings in Abandoned Mines by Pneumatic Stowing
By Slavoljub D. Maksimovic
The Bureau of Mines, through a memorandum of agreement with the State of Ohio, tested a method of constructing seals in abandoned mine openings in Ohio by means of pneumatic stowing of crushed limesto
Jan 1, 1982
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IC 8399 Computer Usage For Evaluation Of Design Parameters And Cost Of Heat Exchangers - With No Change In Phase And Tube Side Pumping Costs As Prime Parameters
By P. R. Jones
A computer program was written for design and cost of a shell and tube heat exchanger in which the total cost, which includes annual fixed charges and annual operating costs, was minimized. The progra
Jan 1, 1969
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Pillar Stability Issues Based On A Survey Of Pillar Performance In Underground Limestone Mines
By Dennis R. Dolinar, John L. Ellenberger, Gabriel S. Esterhuizen, Anthony T. Iannacchione
A survey of pillar conditions was carried out at 21 operating limestone mines that use the room-and-pillar method. The surveyed pillars were all located in rock that was classified as “Good” to “Very
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IC 6804 Mining Methods And Costs At El Potosi Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico ? Introduction And Acknowledgments
By Harlan A. Walker
This paper on the mines of El Potosi Mining Co. is one of a series being prepared by the United States Bureau of Mines on mining practices, methods, and costs in the various mining districts of North
Jan 1, 1934
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RI 5805 Development Of A 10,000-Ampere Cell For Electrorefining Titanium ? Summary
By F. P. Haver
The Federal Bureau of Mines developed a 10,000-ampere cell to determine the economic feasibility of producing high-purity electrolytic titanium from mill scrap or offgrade sponge. Operating variables
Jan 1, 1961
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IC 9027 - Control of Acid Mine Drainage - Proceedings of a Technology Transfer Seminar
By By Staff
"Acid mine drainage can be controlled by water treatment, retardation of the pyrite oxidation reaction system, or enhanced prediction that allows preventive action to be taken. The Bureau of Mines is
Jan 1, 1985
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IC 8177 Oil Recovery By Miscible-Phase Displacement: A Bibliography ? Introduction (328bb1d3-3996-4ea1-925a-2089360bbaba)
By L. K. Weaver
The Bureau of Mines has started an engineering study of oil recovery by miscible-phase displacement. As a preliminary part of the investigation a literature and patent study was made to prevent duplic
Jan 1, 1963
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OFR-37-78 Development Of A Nonprimary-Explosive, Low-Voltage Electric Detonator For Use In Mining Operations
By P. B. Ritter
The feasibility of redesigning and adapting the all- secondary-explosive, low-voltage, electric safe detonator for use as a delay detonator has been demonstrated. Experimental results have shown that
Jan 1, 1977
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RI 3581 National Safety Competition Of 1940
By W. W. Adams
[The sfxteeith e-mud ?7ntior_,il SnS~ty Cn~potitior,, cohduc ted by th Bureau of Mines, United Stntes'I3epnrtzel?t oL' the Interior, hstc fist been closed, and the resvlt s reveal tbt t!:e c
Jan 1, 1941
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Evaluation Of Gas-Enhanced Foam For Suppressing Coal Mine Fires
By M. A. Trevits, A. Ozmet, A. C. Smith, J. B. Walsh, T. P. Mucho
Improvements in remote fire fighting technology are needed to reduce miner exposure to the dangers of fires and possibly save the lives of those who may become trapped. The National Institute for Occ
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IC 9024 Feasibility Of Water Diversion And Overburden Dewatering
By Noel N. Moebs
The Bureau of Mines studied the feasibility of water diversion and overburden dewatering for underground coal mines in the Appalachian region. All relevant published literature pertaining to the occur
Jan 1, 1985
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OFR-8-81 Feasibility Of Control System Automation For A Drum Head Continuous Mining Machine
By John E. Lambert
Automatic control of drum head continuous mining machines was investigated as a means of reducing respirable dust generated and operator variabitity. Literature survey, manufacturer interviews and min
Jan 1, 1979
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Technology News - No. 517 - New Updates For NIOSH Coal Mine Ground Control Software
The NIOSH suite of coal mine ground control software addresses nearly every aspect of coal mine ground control planning, including geologic characterization, mine layout, pillar design, and support se
Jan 4, 2006