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Grounding And Ground Check MonitorsBy Ralph L. Rinehart, Wils L. Cooley
This paper summarizes recent experiments with grounding systems. Problems and potential hazards related to in-mine grounding systems are discussed. The monitoring of trailing cable ground conductors a
Jan 1, 1975
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Ignition Of Methane-Air Mixtures By Laser Heated Small ParticlesBy Robert F. Chaiken, Thomas H. Dubaniewicz, Gregory M. Green, Kenneth L. Cashdollar
Optical technologies have progressed rapidly in the past 15 years. One application of laser technology in underground coal mines currently under evaluation is the remote measurement of explosive metha
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The Brookwood Disaster and Electrical Requirements for Hazardous (Classified) LocationsBy Thomas H. Dubaniewicz
Thirteen miners died as a result of 2 explosions in the Jim Walter Resources No. 5 mine near Brookwood AL in September 2001. Both explosions were ignited in intake air entries, and both were probably
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IC 9310 - The Availability Of Primary Copper In Market Economy Countries - A Minerals Availability AppraisalBy G. R. Peterson, K. E. Porter
The U.S. Bureau of Mines has estimated the potential availability of copper from 204 mines and deposits in market economy countries (MEC's). The evaluated properties have demonstrated resources t
Jan 1, 1992
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Water-Powered Scrubber Reduces Longwall Tailgate Workers Dust Exposure - ObjectiveDevelop technology that can reduce the dust exposure of a mine worker at the tailgate end of the longwall face by providing him with a clean split of air. Approach Use the jet spray air mover (JSA
Jan 1, 1983
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RI 7712 Analyses Of Tipple And Delivered Samples Of Coal - Collected During Fiscal Year 1972By J. B. Janus
This report, the 22d in a series, gives analytical data showing composition and quality of tipple and delivered samples of coal collected during fiscal year 1972. This coverage lists mines located in
Jan 1, 1973
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RI 7588 Analyses Of Tipple And Delivered Samples Of Coal - Collected During Fiscal Year 1971- IntroductionThe Bureau of Mines has long been active in promoting the purchase of coal for Government use under specifications that define the requirements in terms of heating value of the coal, expressed in Brit
Jan 1, 1972
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Amplitude Statistics Of Electromagnetic Noise In Coal MinesBy M. Kanda, J. W. Adams
A system for measuring amplitude probability distributions (APD’s) of electromagnetic noise in coal mines is described and typical APD’s from an underground coal mine are presented. The APD is a basic
Jan 1, 1973
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RI 2634 Magnetic Recovery Of Combustible In Boiler Plant RefuseBy Rudolf Kudlich
"The realization that fuel costs, high as compared with those enjoyed prior to the war, are apparently permanent, has caused steam power plant operators to apply their best efforts towards improving t
Sep 1, 1924
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RI 4520 Investigation of coal deposits in south central Alaska and the Kenai Peninsula (401c7645-c358-4975-b398-1069855a6d12)By Albert L. Toenges, Theodore R. Jolley
"The development of Alaska depends on the existence of an adequate fuel supply in the Territory. The need to investigate coal deposits was recognized as early as 1911, when the first investigations we
May 1, 1949
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Bulletin 178-C Petroleum Investigations and Production of HeliumBy Van H. Manning
PETROLEUM INVESTIGATIONS. The work of the petroleum division of the Bureau of Mines during the period of the war was under the supervision of Chester Naramore, chief petroleum technologist. In its pet
Jun 1, 1919
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State Statistics - IllinoisIllinois has the largest reported bituminous coal resources of any state and is one of largest coal-producing states in the nation. Coal-bearing rocks underlie about 65 percent of Illinois, including
Jan 1, 1992
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RI 2065 Permeability of Oxygen Breathing Apparatus to Gasoline Vapors (5eaa9f72-b087-4509-92b8-3760bcb30700)By S. P. Kinney, A. C. Fieldner, S. H. Katz
"The regrettable death of James S. Cunningham, Foreman Miner, attached to Bureau of Mines Rescue Car No. 2, while wearing a half-hour type oxygen breathing apparatus in a gasoline storage tank at Trin
Dec 1, 1919
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Bulletin 102 The Inflammability of Illinois Coal DustsBy L. A. SCHOLL, J. K. CLEMENT
Among the problems investigated by the Bureau of Mines the coal- dust problem has received much attention. Several of the bureau's publications deal specifically with the subject. Bulletin 20° contain
Jan 1, 1916
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RI 3895 Exploration of the Blue Metal Corundum Property Douglas County. Nev.By E. O. Binyon
"Corundum and andalusite were discovered in August 1944 on what is now known as the Blue Metal group of claims. The property, comprising five unpatented lode claims, is situated 20 Miles northwest of
Aug 1, 1946
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Using Coal Miners' Experience to Identify Effective Operating CuesBy Fred C. Turin, Lisa J. Steiner, Kim M. Cornelius
Like many experienced workers, remote control continuous miner operators perform their everyday jobs making choices and decisions that they may not consciously think about. While performing tasks, the
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RI 8688 Enthalpies of Formation of ZnO?2ZnS04 and CoSO4 ?6H2OBy H. C. Ko
As part of the Bureau of Mines effort to provide thermodynamic data for the advancement of mineral technology, the standard enthalpies of formation for ZnO?2ZnSO4 and COS04-6H20 were determined by HC1
Jan 1, 1982
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An Overview Of The Evaluation Process For Mine TrainersBy Dana Reinke, Launa Mallett
Interest in training evaluation in the mining industry was piqued with the promulgation of Title 30, Part 46, of the Code of Federal Regulations. Under Part 46.3, a training plan is considered to be a
Jan 1, 2002
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RI 6222 Vapor Phase Oxidation Of Hydrocarbons In Low-Temperature Coal TarBy John S. Berber
Bureau of Mines research on the production of phthalic anhydride by vapor phase oxidation of hydrocarbons began at Morgantown, W. Va., in October 1960. For these preliminary studies, a known solution
Jan 1, 1963
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Load Behavior Of Grouted Bolts In Sedimentary RockBy Stephen P. Signer
This paper presents an overview of laboratory and field tests on approximately 250 fully grouted roof bolts instrumented with strain gauges in order to study loading behavior. Laboratory work include
Jan 10, 2000