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Mitigation and evaluation of the impact of a sandstone channel on a longwall faceBy Daniel W. H. Su
A nearly 305-m- (1,000-ft-) wide sandstone channel was projected to run through the mid panel area of a 457-m- (1,500-ft-) wide longwall panel in a southwestern Pennsylvania coal mine. This sandstone
Jun 1, 2013
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Evaluation of Post-blast Re-entry Times Based on Gas Monitoring of Return Air Mining, Metallurgy and ExplorationBy L. Yuan, J. H. Rowland, D. Bahrami, R. Thomas
Blasting is the main method of production in many non-coal underground mining operations and produces multiple toxic gases as a result. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requires mine o
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High Capacity Unloading Of ShipsBy John Sasadi
Several years ago I wrote a comprehensive paper 'entitled, "Future Trend of Bulk Carriers" dealing with the principle dimensions of vessels and how they can be predicted; then with loading and un
Jan 1, 1972
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Growing Mine Rescue Capability Through Development Of University Student TeamsBy P. D?Elia
Following a study by NIOSH on the availability of teams in the U.S. as well as existing training sites and their capabilities, the Penn State University, leaders of the Pittsburgh Section of SME, prov
Jan 1, 2012
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Designing and modeling mesh communications in underground coal minesBy Michael E. Karmis
New and developing communication systems en-able underground miners to, not only connect to the surface from an increased communication coverage area, but also to be discovered in the event of an emer
Jun 1, 2010
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Closing the Historic Alaska-Juneau MineBy Joseph L. Petrillo
In July 1997, Kvaerner Environmental signed a unique contract with Echo Bay Alaska called the Transfer Risk and Accelerate Closure (TRAC). The contract called for Kvaerner to assume the responsibilit
Jan 1, 1999
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Design of Large and Shallow Caverns of New York Second Avenue SubwayBy Verya Nasri
The proposed Second Avenue Subway Project in New York City is approximately 8.5 miles long, up to a depth of 120 feet beneath grade and runs the length of the eastern side of the island of Manhattan f
Jan 1, 2008
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3DOPT A Basis For A Mining Engineering System And A Routine To Optimize An Open Pit In Three Dimensions ? IntroductionThe purpose of the 3DOPT Program is to determine, starting from drill hole data, the optimum economic mining limits for an open pit. The economic limits are defined as those which maximize total profi
Jan 1, 1966
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Review And Applicability Of Yielding Support Systems For Bump Prone Coal Mines In The Western United States - Preprint 09-027In bump-prone coal mines, roof and rib support is subject to dynamic as well as static loading. Although less frequently encountered, the dynamic loading component can result in violent coal expulsio
Jan 1, 2009
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The Modelling Of Froth Zone Recovery In Batch And Continuously Operated Laboratory Flotation CellsBy Z. T. Mathe, M. A. Vera, M. C. Harris
This contribution presents a methodology how to quantify froth zone recovery in a continuously operated laboratory mechanical flotation cell. The methodology consists of relating the overall flotatio
Jan 1, 2001
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Zinc Alloys Replace Bronze in Mining Equipment Bushings and BearingsBy Tony S. Calayag
Throughout the mining industry today, new bearing materials - ZA* high-performance zinc-aluminum alloys - are reducing costs of maintaining and rebuilding a wide range of equipment. As replacements fo
Jan 7, 1983
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Cost Analysis for the Design and Operation of Sublevel Open StopingBy P. K. Chatterjee, G. D. Just
Sublevel open stoping is a low-cost method that has been successfully employed in many large underground mining operations. Where ore body characteristics are suitable, extensive mechanization and the
Jan 10, 1981
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Fire Size and Response Time Predictions in Underground Coal Mines Using Neural NetworksBy Brian Y. Lattimer, Kray D. Luxbacher, Jonathan L. Hodges, Manuel J. Barros-Daza
The abstract discusses the importance of predicting fire response time (the time before conditions become untenable for firefighters) in underground coal mines. It introduces a data-driven approach us
Mar 6, 2022
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Safety And Reliability 2012; Minneapolis Hosts Second SME/CIM Joint MeetingWhen it comes to safety in the mining and extractive industries, success is literally a matter of life and death. Anything short of perfection is not acceptable. In recent years, the mining industry i
Jan 1, 2013
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Role of Processing Temperature and Time on the Hydrothermal Alteration of K-Feldspar Rock in Autoclave "Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2020)"By Marcelo de Oliveira, Antoine Allanore, Dennis P. Chen, Davide Ciceri
Potassium fertilizers (potash) are mined in a handful of countries in the Northern Hemisphere. Potash is either expensive or unavailable to the farmers of the Southern Hemisphere. Alkaline alteration
May 22, 2020
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Industrial Minerals 2004 – Calcium CarbonatesBy J. Yuan
Ground calcium carbonate (GCC) and chemically precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) have become important mineral-based commodities in recent years. GCC manufacturing generally requires high purity and
Jan 1, 2005
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Underground Mining: Comparison of MethodsBy Stephen A. Orr
Underground mining is a dynamic art and science with a diverse set of design, production, and economic criteria that must be considered before selecting an optimal method to extract the ore. While all
Jan 1, 2008
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Mine PreplanningBy Christopher J. Bise
INTRODUCTION Before a mine is planned in detail, a preliminary analysis is often conducted. This preplanning permits the mining engineer to make a rapid assessment as to whether or not a particula
Jan 1, 1986
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Hindsight Is 20/20?Reverse Engineering Tunnel Risk AnalysesBy Lee W. Abramson
Performing risk analyses on tunnel projects has become common place and on many projects it is required from an owner or regulatory perspective. After the project is planned, designed and constructed,
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Piercing The Mountain And Overcoming Difficult Ground And Water Conditions With Two Hybrid Hard Rock TBMSBy Brian Fulcher, Michael Bell, Shimi Tzobery, Werner Burger, John Bednarski
The Arrowhead Tunnels Project represents the final portion of a 70 km (44-mile) long water conveyance facility that will bring up to 28 m3/sec (1,000 ft3/sec) of water into Southern California. The 13
Jan 1, 2007