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Conveyor Design for Safety and MaintenanceBy R. T. Swindeman
"INTRODUCTION This paper will discuss the topics in the recently released Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association’s (CEMA) Belt Conveyors for Bulk Materials, 7th edition, that deal with safety an
Jan 1, 2015
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Technical Considerations for Siting Chemical WasteBy Mark J. Dowiak, Daniel Threlfall
The disposal of hazardous chemical wastes will be one of the major environmental issues of the 1980s. About 45 Mt of hazardous wastes are produced yearly. One major aspect of the problem is the siting
Jan 2, 1981
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General poroelastic model for hydraulic fracturingBy L. Cui
X. Huang (1997) recently suggested a poroelastic model for simulating the hydraulic fracturing breakdown pressure. His paper began with a discussion questioning Haimson and Fairhurst's (H&F) mode
Jan 1, 1999
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Noise Controls For Vibrating Screen MechanismsBy M. J. Lowe
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) studies show that 43.5% of surveyed coal preparation plant workers had noise exposures exceeding the Mine Safety and Health Administration
Jan 1, 2010
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Construction Related Markets For Silica SandBy M. J. Zdunczyk
Sand is one of the most common materials on the earth’s surface. It is a naturally occurring material resulting from the physical and chemical breakdown of rocks. The definition of sand varies, as d
Jan 1, 2001
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Control Strategies for Solid/Liquid SeparationBy K. C. Carriere
INTRODUCTION The purpose of this paper is to introduce the reader to basic control strategies for solid/liquid separation in mineral processing and to indicate some of the implementation difficult
Jan 1, 1986
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Controlled Freezing For Temporary Ground SupportBy John A. Shuster
INTRODUCTION Controlled ground freezing for mining and construction applications has been in use for over a century. Despite the great technological evolution which has occurred during this period,
Jan 1, 1997
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Packed Column Flotation For Fluorspar BeneficiationBy D. C. Yang, J. Ye
A comprehensive flotation study has been conducted on a Chinese fluorspar ore using the packed flotation column developed at Michigan Technological University (MTU). The results are compared with thos
Jan 1, 1993
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A Mathematical Model For Mine FiresBy Rudolf E. Greuer, Xintan Chang
Mine fires have always been of great concern to mining engineers and their behavior has been studied for a long time. Although an abundance of observations exist, no satisfactory mathematical model fo
Jan 1, 1987
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The Longest Pipe Conveyor Of The World With Double Load Transport At Cementos Lima In PeruBy J. Wiedenroth
Since the end of the 1970s Pipe Conveyors have become increasingly important for conveying bulk materials because they have some specific advantages over conventional troughed belt conveyors. FLSmidth
Jan 1, 2010
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Cost Calculations for Mechanized Shrinkage Stoping*By Gordon M. Pugh, David G. Rasmussen
INTRODUCTION Shrinkage stope mining can be employed in steeply dipping veins where both the wall and the vein material are sufficiently strong to stand with only minimal ground support. Shrinkage sto
Jan 1, 1982
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Construction Difficulty Index For Tunnel ConstructionBy Sigmund J. Sulinski
The following is a progress report on a continuing study being made by the Sanitary District for purposes of developing reliable data for predicting costs and progress on future tunnel contracts. All
Jan 1, 1997
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Small Mining - A Perspective for ProfitabilityBy David J. Starbuck
For small precious metals mining to show a comeback a different perspective must be taken than that of larger mining companies. This perspective must be much the same as that of past successful smalle
Jan 1, 1987
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Geomechanics Classifications for Multiple Seam MiningA roof rating system has been devel¬oped for upper seam damage prediction during mul¬ti-seam mining based on structural and geologic conditions in the upper seam. Two primary consid¬erations -geologic
Jan 1, 1988
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Technology and Reagents for Waste TreatmentBy Surendra K. Mishra
Recent land ban act has put pressure on industry to decontaminate the waste streams before they could be discharged. However, for both metal and organic contaminated wastes, there are commercial incen
Jan 1, 1994
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Mining Induced Subsidence Assessments at Jeffrey Mine, QuebecBy Dennis C. Martin
Assessment of the potential for mining induced subsidence and determination of ultimate design requirements for a mining operation should be based on a number of assessment approaches. Although the ro
Jan 1, 1998
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Rock Engineering For Surface Gold MinesBy D. S. Cavers
INTRODUCTION This paper discusses aspects of rock engineering applicable to surface gold mines. Discussion particularly centers on areas in which rock mechanics can enhance the mine productivity o
Jan 1, 1987
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Activated Carbon for Precious Metals RecoveryBy John E. Urbanic, William D. Faulkner, Robert W. Ruckel
Guidelines are presented for the selection, handling and regeneration of activated carbon used in gold recovery operations. The guidelines are based on Calgon Carbon Corporation's own investigati
Jan 1, 1986
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Barge-Ship Bulk Handling Terminal On The Mississippi ? SynopsisBy William H. Lehr
A 4200 ton-per- hour marine transfer terminal, where river and oceangoing vessels simultaneously exchange cargos of coal and phosphate rock, is now in operation near the mouth of the Mississippi. Its
Jan 1, 1967
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Behavior Studies For A Highway TunnelBy D. L. Misterek, E. J. Slebir, G. W. Ring, M. A. Laird
INTRODUCTION In 1973, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) initiated a 10-year program of research on tunneling technology for future highways as a part of a larger Department of Transportatio
Jan 1, 1976