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Bulletin 125 The Analytical Distillation of Petroleum
By W. F. RITTMAN, E. W. Dean
This report presents the results of an investigation conducted by the Bureau of Mines for the purpose of assisting in the establishment of a satisfactory standard method for the analytical distillatio
Jan 1, 1916
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OFR-5-78 Humidity Effects On Coal Mine Roof Stability
By N. B. Aughenbaugh
This report summarizes the results of an investigation into the causes of coal mine roof instability caused by the environmental characteristics of the air ventilated through a mine. The field studies
Jan 1, 1976
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RI 3274 Accuracy of Manometry of Explosions: General Survey of the Problem and Comparison of Piston-Type with Diaphragm-Type Manometers
By M. D. Heresy, H. F. Coward
"Whenever a manometer has been used for recording explosion pressures it has been calibrated under a series of static pressures. Whether the readings taken during the rapidly changing pressures of an
May 1, 1935
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Stope Filling with Thickened Classified Flotation Tailings
By Yates C, Gillie E. W, Finucane K. J
During the year 1940 a complete investigation was made of the whole of the stoping operations throughout the Great Boulder Mine and, as a result, it was decided to convert some of the existing shrinka
Jan 1, 1945
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OFR-17(3)-77 Conceptual Design Of An Automated Longwall Mining System - Volume I - Final Report ? Executive Summary
This report provides concepts for two automated longwall mining systems; one for operation in a 42 to 57-inch thick section of the Lower Kittanning coal seam, the other in a 57 to 72-inch thick sectio
Jan 1, 1976
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Bulletin 56 First Series of Coal Dust Explosion Tests in the Experimental Mine
By W. L. EGY, GEORGES. RICE, L. M. JONES, J. K. CLEMENT
This report has been prepared, not only for the purpose of recording the results of the first series of coal-dust tests conducted in the experimental mine of the Bureau of Mines, but also to place bef
Jan 1, 1913
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OFR-158-83 Develop Data For Review Of Metal And Non-Metal Mine Methane Hazard Classification
By Alastair M. Lumsden
A study was initiated to examine the ways in which a number of foreign countries classify and regulate metal/non-metal mines which experience problems due to naturally-occurring flammable gases. Twent
Jan 1, 1983
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The Plewes Method: a Word of Caution - Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2021)
By LUIS ALBERTO TORRES-CRUZ
The assessment of liquefaction vulnerability is crucial to understanding the potential consequences of a tailings dam failure. The “Plewes method” is a relatively well-known and simple screening metho
Jan 28, 2021
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BOM List of Bureau of Mines Publications and Articles, January 1, 1970 to December 31, 1974. With Subject and Author Index.
By Rita D. Sylvester
"This compilation lists and summarizes publications by Bureau authors published in the regular Bureau of Mines series, in scientific, technical, or trade journals, or in other media; those available f
Jan 1, 1975
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Comparing Drilling Patterns for Coal Reserve Assessment
The criterion for assessing the accuracy of coal reserve estimates proposed by Philip and Watson (1982) is criticized.Following Royle (1977), it is suggested that the global estimation variance found
Jan 1, 1983
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Environmental Health and Safety
By Raja V. Ramani
Discussion in this section of the Handbook is limited to the working environment of miners, the mine workers themselves, and the machines used in mining (Fig. 11.0.1). The contents emphasize personnel
Jan 1, 2008
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Institute of Metals Division - The Determination of Solid Solubilities by Quantitative Metallography of a Single Alloy (TN)
By R. E. Morgan, D. L. Douglass
The determination of phase relationships and solid-solubility limits can be performed by quantitative metallography in addition to the usual X-ray and metallographic techniques. For example, Beck and
Jan 1, 1960
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Bulletin 149 Bibliography of Petroleum and Allied Substances 1915
By E. H. Burroughs
Persons interested in th_e study of petroleum and allied substances have long felt the need of a bibliographic index to the literature. This bibliography, which is intended to be the first elf a yearl
Jan 1, 1918
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OFR-76(2)-79 Development Of Highwall Mining Equipment (Phase I) Volume II
By Mandius C. Lundal
This report describes the work done to develop a coal mining machine to increase productivity and recovery from thin seams beyond the highwall, in addition to decreasing the miner's susceptibilit
Jan 1, 1977
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Roof Screening: Best Practices And Roof Bolting Machines
By Susan B. Robertson, Gregory E. Hinshaw
Many injuries are caused each year by rock falls in coal mines. Most of these injuries are not caused by major roof collapses, but from falls of smaller rocks from the immediate top or roof skin. Vari
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Design And Backfill Installation Considerations For Cut-And-Cover Coal Mine Slope Entry Using Steel Supports And Lagging (5aeac579-3675-40a9-b37e-6b4c5af947be)
By Larry DeGraff
With the increase of new mine development in the past several years, many coal mines have decided to self- perform the design and construction for their slope development projects. The development pr
Jan 1, 2009
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RI 3901 Gasification of Lignite & Subbituminous Coal for 1944
By E. C. Yeager, E. O. Wagner, A. W. Koth, V. F. Parry, J. B. Goodman, D. G. Gernes, W. L. Patty
"In July 1943, the Bureau of Nines received an appropriation to investigate the beneficiation of Minnesota iron ores through the use of lignite. The broad objective was to find a way to link the large
Jun 1, 1946
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The Investigation of a Gold Prospect
This paper deals chiefly with the preliminary examination, when a decision has to be made as to whether a prospect has a chance of developing into a mine or not. At this stage it is important to have
Jan 1, 1950
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Interstitial Compounds As Fuel Cell Catalysts: Their Preparative Techniques And Electrochemical Testing
By S. Akhtar
Interstitial compounds of iron, cobalt, and nickel, and their binary and ternary mixtures with silver, gold, palladium, and platinum were prepared and tested as fuel cell catalysts. The first step i
Jan 1, 1970
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Technology News - Impoundment Project Protects West Virginia Citizens
Breaks in coal slurry impoundments can threaten the lives and health of area residents, destroy homes and businesses and contaminate water supplies. This dangerous potential looms over coalmining reg
Jan 1, 2005