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Development of a Parametric Estuarine Model for Gippsland Resource Planning
By McLean E. J
Background The resources of the Gippsland Basin include not only the coal and oil for which it is well known, but also the tourism resource and the quality of life which it offers its residents and
Jan 1, 1992
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OFR-136-81 Upgrade Stench Fire Warning System - System Development And Prototype Tests
By Terry L. Muldoon
This report describes development and demonstration of an upgraded stench fire warning system for underground wines. Current systems, which have been used since before 1920, release an ethyl mercaptan
Jan 1, 1981
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Velocity Capture Methods and Comparisons
By Kevin Phelps, Jason Baird
When dealing with high velocity projectiles, the ability for researchers to accurately and precisely measure the velocity of the projectile is of great value. This report will analyze three different
Jan 1, 2014
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Technical Considerations For TBM Tunneling In The Andes
By Dean Brox
The use of Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) for tunnel construction of long tunnels in the Andes of South America has been of mixed success in the past due to a variety of reasons and key lessons can be
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Field Experience Of Measuring The Acoustic Energy From A Hammer Blow To Coal Mine Roof And Its Relationship To Roof Stability
By Peter Altounyan
The rate of decay of the energy from a hammer blow to a coal mine roof is related to the size and nature of the contacts between the rock being struck and its surroundings The use of this principle as
Jan 1, 2000
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Army Corps of Engineers Seepage Control Cutoffs for Dam and Levees Engineering Manual (EM)
By David B. Paul
"ABSTRACTThe US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has 704 dams in their inventory and over 100,000 miles of levees with a capital value of over $150 billion. Currently, there are 319 dams that are class
Jan 1, 2014
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Coal Pillar Extraction Experiences In New South Wales
By G. H. Lind
New South Wales has a successful history of pillar extraction stretching back more than 60 years. Various methods of pillar extraction ranging from the rib pillar methods (such as the Wongawilli syst
Jan 1, 2002
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Remote-Control Monitoring Cuts Maintenance Costs
By Michael W. Lewis
The latest downturn in the world’s metal prices has forced many mining companies to focus on cost reduction and productivity improvements to remain competitive. Maintenance represents a significant p
Jan 1, 2000
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The Effect of Mineralogical Composition and Particle Size on the Relative Ignition Reactivities of Nickel Sulphide Concentrates
By Davies S. G, Mackey L. C
The oxidation of iron and nickel sulphide concentrates, and the dominant sulphide minerals which comprise them, has been studied under ignition conditions using thermogravimetry (fG). The concentrates
Jan 1, 1989
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The Mineral Association of Tennant Creek Gold Ores
By Edwards A. B
The following note on the mineral association in the ores of the Tennant Creek Goldfield, Northern Territory, is largely based on Mineragraphic Reports Nos. 49, 89, 117 and 193 of the Council for Scie
Jan 1, 1942
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IC 8651 Bureau Of Mines Energy Program, 1973
By John D. Spencer
Research on the development of new and improved methods for the discovery and production of oil and gas and production of fluid fuels from coal continued to be the major thrust of the Bureau of Mines
Jan 1, 1974
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IC 8709 Coal Mine Illumination - Proceedings: Bureau Of Mines Technology Transfer Seminars - Pittsburgh. Pa., November 4, 1975: St. Louis. Mo., November 6, 1975: and Denver, Colo., November 11, 1975
Research personnel from the Bureau of Mines, representatives of the Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration (MESA), and members of the mining industry met with other Government and Industry repre
Jan 1, 1976
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*Kuz-Ram and Digital Image Processing System Combination to Determine Specific Blasting Parameters
By A. Karadogan, G. Tuncer, A. Kahriman
Determination of optimal blast parameters have been the priority act for blasters on the field due to financial and technical properties of the operation. Therefore many researchs were done to establi
Jan 1, 2005
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Oxyfinestm Technology For The Re-Melting Of Fines, Dust And Sludge
By J. von Schéele
OXYFINESTM is an oxyfuel-based concept for in-plant recycling. It enables the possibility of fines, dust, sludge (without any drying step) and other by-products generated by the stee
Jan 1, 2004
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Observation And Sampling Of Seamount Ferromanganese Crusts With A Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV): Advantages For Geochemical And Geological Characterization
By Akira Usui
The details in small-scale variability of the geological occurrence and chemical composition of ferromanganese crusts are not yet well understood, although the northwestern Pacific seamounts are belie
Jan 1, 2011
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Using Magnetic Liners to Reduce costs and Improve Efficiencies
By Terry Keough
Contents for discussion ?Current liner technology ?Innovation of magnetic products ?Development of magnetic wear liners ?Installation and change out method ?Uses and capabilities ?Internal we
May 1, 2010
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Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) Dust Control Using Biocompatible Polymers Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration
By Kwangmin Kim, Junnhyeok Park, Taehee Lee, Minkyu Kim
Mine tailings storage facilities (TSFs) can be a significant source of fine, respirable dust. This dust poses concerns, especially for nearby communities, because of its detrimental impact on respirat
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Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) Dust Control Using Biocompatible Polymers Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (6fb672b9-0ca5-4950-bdb0-c8b7f905646a)
By Kwangmin Kim, Junnhyeok Park, Taehee Lee, Minkyu Kim
Mine tailings storage facilities (TSFs) can be a significant source of fine, respirable dust. This dust poses concerns, especially for nearby communities, because of its detrimental impact on respirat
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Mines of Today Educating Minds of Tomorrow
By Dan Witkowsky
Beginning on June 11, 2007, as many as 36, kindergarten-to-grade-12 (K-12) teachers will participate in a program designed to educate them all about the mining industry. The 39th Annual A Total Concep
Jan 1, 2007
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Effects of blasting on damage and grindability of impacted rock
By C. Pelley, S. Kelebek, G. Kunzel, S. Gregersen, M. Pollanen
A series of small-scale tests was conducted to evaluate the effect of micro-fracture development, imposed by blasting, on the material properties of the rock as well as its resistance to crushing and
Jan 1, 2006