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OFR-39(7)-82 Experiments On Personal Equipment For Low Seam Coal Miners: VI. Comparisons Of Bumping Hazards With High And Low Profile Helmets.By Mark Sanders
This report describes an experiment which was conducted to compare the relative bumping hazard of a low and high profile hard hat (helmet) in a low seam mining environment. The study was specifically
Jan 1, 1980
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Longwall Shield Recovery Using Mobile Roof Supports (64264c53-830d-4e84-b91e-78532103884a)By Frank Chase
Longwall mining has gained the reputation as being the safest extraction method in underground coal mines. However, one of the most difficult tasks associated with longwall mining is moving the face
Jan 1, 2007
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Web Enabled Industrial Desktop To Increase Overall Process Effectiveness In Metallurgical PlantsBy J. P. Kennedy, O. A. Bascur
Large metallurgical complexes have more data than a small city and these data change as internal and external conditions evolve. Staffing turnover hinders experienced-based decisions especially with
Jan 1, 2002
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Creative Tension: Environmental Issues and Resource DevelopmentAll development proposals have to run the gauntlet of the approvals process. Major resource projects are generally subject to particularly intense scrutiny. The key element in the approvals process
Jan 1, 1992
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Effects of Early Strength Agent on Macro-Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Gangue-Cemented Paste BackfillGangue-cemented paste backfill (GCPB), is a well-established green mining technology and significantly improves the recovery rate of mineral resources, prevents mine dynamic disasters, reduces surface
Jan 7, 2020
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Decision Support ProgramsBy Hamid Butt
Information Technology ??Advanced Information Technology is dramatically changing information flow within organizations. This enables employees to have information at their fingertips to make informe
May 1, 2006
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Improved Cleaner Circuit Performance at the Degrussa Copper Mine with an In Situ Column Sparging SystemBy E. Wasmund
"Sandfire’s DeGrussa Copper-Gold operation in West Australia is a new high grade copper sulfide mine, which includes a 1.5 Mtpa concentrator which was completed in 2013.Early after commissioning, it w
Jan 1, 2016
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Technical Note - Hollow Threaded Rebar For Cross Hole Sonic Logging Access Tubes Combined With Longitudinal Concrete Reinforcing In Drilled ShaftsBy Josef K. Alter
Crosshole Sonic Logging (CSL) of drilled shafts requires 1.5-in (38-mm) or 2-in (51-mm) I.D. sonic access tubes to be installed inside the steel reinforcement cage. The sonic access tubes do not contr
Jan 1, 2011
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Gravity Flow Full-scale Tests at Esmeralda Mine’s Block-2, El TenienteBy D Garcés, M Meléndez, R Castro, E Viera
Enhancing the understanding of gravity flow in caving operations is a key factor in the design, operation and success of caving methods. Consequently, much research has been performed to increase know
May 9, 2016
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Caracterización geomecánica en Cerro Verde y sus implicancias en la voladuraBy Jorge Dueñas
La voladura de rocas es uno de los métodos tradicionales que fragmenta y perfila la nueva geometría del macizo rocoso, especialmente en operaciones mineras a cielo abierto. En esta perspectiva, el pre
Jul 31, 2003
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New and Improved ISO-Seismic 3D Analysis System for Mapping Ground Vibration Patters Around a BlastBy D T. Froedge
At the 1990 Symposium of the Society of Explosives Engineering, D.T. Froedge, President of GeoSonics Inc., presented a paper entitled "Differential Topographic Vibration Isomapping", which detailed th
Jan 1, 1992
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OFR-11-71 Designing And Planning Open Pit Mining Operations With Computer Simulation Solutions ? SummaryBy Y. L. Su
Deterministic and stochastic simulation were combined to develop a computer model of an open pit mining system using bucket wheel excavators and related materials handling equipment. The model is clos
Jan 1, 1971
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Optimization of the Xstrata Copper-Horne Smelter Operation Using Discrete Event SimulationBy J. M. Simard, S. Morissette, P. Coursol, P. Mackey
A new, powerful model is presented that focuses on plant logistics and scheduling aspects of the smelting, converting, fire refining and casting operations at the Horne smelter. This plant complex is
Jan 1, 2009
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MLA 39-87 - Mineral Resources Of The Twelve Mile Creek Study Area, Malheur County, Oregon - SummaryBy Steven W. Schmauch
In 1986, at the request of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Bureau of Mines Studied 25,340 acres of the 28,960-acre Twelve Mile Creek Wilderness Study Area (OR-003-162) in order to evaluat
Jan 1, 1987
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Utilization Of Belt Air To Ventilate Working Sections In Underground Coal MinesBy F. Calizaya
This paper describes the basic requirements for the utilization of belt air to ventilate working sections at remote locations in relation to the main fans. It highlights the risks involved, potential
Jan 1, 2008
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Haile Gold Mine Metallurgy and Flowsheet ReviewBy P. Tittes, M. Deal, M. Spicher, S. McDaniel, J. Wickens
"Haile Gold Mine is located near Kershaw, South Carolina, approximately 50 miles south of Charlotte, North Carolina. Gold was first discovered at the site in 1827, and the property has been through se
Jan 1, 2013
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Drilling – Equipment, Methods and Materials - Mechanics of Differential Pressure Sticking of Drill CollarsBy H. D. Outmans
A method has been developed for determining the relative water wet-tability (fraction of the surface wet by water) of porous media. This method involves the adsorption of methylene blue dye from an aq
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An analysis of the practical and economic implications of systematic underground drilling in deep South African gold minesBy D. G. Krige
Using chip sample data and spatial structure parameters from a large mined-out section of a South African gold mine the advantages to be gained from a regular underground borehole drilling programme h
Jan 1, 2003
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OFR-76(2)-75 Mine Electrical Systems Evaluation - Explosion-Proofing Of Mine Containers - IntroductionBy Robert Stefanko
In the context of the following report, an hazardous location can be described as any industrial area in which flammable or explosive gases, vapors, and dusts can be encountered. When electrical appar
Jan 1, 1974
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Nível De Serviço Na Operação De Aços Longos Da CsnBy Larissa Manso Miguel Gonçalves
A partir da latente necessidade de se manter competitivo perante seus concorrentes, as empresas vêm buscando se diferenciar através de inovações e melhoria contínua de processos. Com base nesse concei
Oct 30, 2017