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  • SME
    Comparison of Respirable Coal Mine Dust Constituents Estimated using FTIR, TGA, and SEM–EDX

    By Setareh Afrouz, Emily Sarver, Cigdem Keles

    The resurgence of severe lung disease among US coal miners since the mid-1990s has led to efforts to better characterize and monitor respirable dust exposures, particularly focusing on mineral constit

    Feb 24, 2022

  • SME
    Correction to: The Leaching of MgCO3 and CaCO3 from Mount Isa Zinc Concentrate

    By E. Yiğit, M. N. Saridede

    Correction to: Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03402385 The original online article has been revised to correct the author names. Publisher’s Note Springer Nature remains n

    Dec 23, 2021

  • SME
    Reliability of nonlinear modeling in predicting the size distribution of grinding products under different operating conditions

    By Konstantinos Komnitsas, Evangelos Petrakis, Emmanouil Varouchakis

    The paper discusses the limitations of population balance modeling (PBM) in predicting particle size distribution in grinding systems. It introduces a nonlinear framework that transforms the batch gri

    Oct 1, 2023

  • SME
    Electromagnetic Interference in Underground Mining: Challenges and Mitigation Strategies

    By Miguel Reyes, Mathew Girman, Chenming Zhou

    Modern smart mining increasingly depends on sophisticated electrical and electronic systems for improved safety and productivity. With more electronic systems being introduced underground, the mining

    Jan 3, 2022

  • SME
    Decision Support System for the Prediction of Mine Fire Levels in Underground Coal Mining Using Machine Learning Approaches

    By Muhammad Kamran, NIAZ MUHAMMAD SHAHANI

    This study elucidates a new idea to predict mine fire levels by employing several machine learning techniques. A total of 120 patterns of various mine fire influencing parameters, such as oxygen, nitr

    Feb 14, 2022

  • SME
    Leaching of copper from a Nigerian chalcopyrite-rich siderite ore by ammonia-ammonium sulfate solutions

    By Alafara A. Baba, Yakubu A. Dallatu, Kehinde I. Omoniyi, Shemang Y. Chindo, Edith B. Agbaji

    With the rise in global demand for pure copper, there is an urgent need to consider the processing of low-grade chalcopyrite ores. Ammoniacal leaching solutions have been reported as effective and eff

    May 1, 2023

  • SME
    Projectile impact testing of a concrete coal mine seal rated for 120 psi

    By Ethan Steward, Kyle Perry

    The study investigates the effects of high-velocity impacts of common mine materials on a reinforced mine seal rated to 120 psi. It found that materials propelled during an underground explosion could

    Aug 1, 2023

  • SME
    Optimization of Drying and Preheating Temperatures During Pellet Induration for Utilizing Goethitic Iron Ores

    By Rameshwar Sah, Basavaraja Maribasappanavar, Sangamesh Desai, G. Balachandran, Ravi Kant Sagar

    The present research work deals with the effective utilization of hematite ore containing goethite, kaolinite and gibbsite losson- ignition (LOI) phases in pellet making without deteriorating product

    Jun 4, 2022

  • SME
    Preface to the MME Special Focus Issue on Mine Ventilation Innovations

    By Jürgen Brune, Purushotham Tukkaraja

    This editorial introduces a special focus issue on mine ventilation innovations. It highlights key areas such as ventilation on demand, automation, thermal management, atmospheric monitoring systems,

    Mar 21, 2022

  • SME
    Optimum auxiliary fan location to control air recirculation

    By Ajit Godbole, Ping Chang, Ramakrishna Morla, Purushotham Tukkaraja, Shivakumar Karekal

    This paper presents the results of a study on the optimum auxiliary fan location to control air recirculation in dead-end workings where diesel-powered vehicles operate. Investigations were conducted

    Jul 1, 2023

  • SME
    Utilization of statistical analysis to identify influential slope parameters associated with rockfall at openpit mines

    By Jorge Armstrong, Sean Warren, JOSEF BOURGEOIS

    The paper investigates the influence of slope height, slope angle, slope material, and rock size on rockfall runout distance in openpit mines. Using statistical analysis and simulation, the study aims

    Oct 1, 2023

  • SME
    Augmented Reality Platform for the Unmanned Mining Process in Underground Mines

    By Ji Fang, Chong Fan, Fengrui Wang, Dongxin Bai

    Unmanned mining technology in underground mines offers high efficiency, safety, and low cost. However, ground operators face challenges in accurately perceiving the underground environment through vid

    Jan 30, 2022

  • SME
    Utilization of Citric Acid to Improve the Depressive Efficiency of Sodium Silicate on the Flotation of Calcite and Fluorite

    By Jie Zhang, Xi Zhang, Yu Wang, Wei Zhao

    The study proposes a novel reagent scheme where adding a small amount of citric acid (CA) significantly improves the depression effect of sodium silicate on calcite and fluorite. The flotation results

    Mar 27, 2022

  • ABM
    Caracterização De Uma Microestrutura Policristalina Via Descritores Microestruturais Obtidos Por Simulação

    By Guilherme Dias da Fonseca

    Com base nos modelos analíticos de Johnson e Mehl, Kolmogorov e Avrami (JMAK) e Cahn, no presente trabalho estudou-se via simulação computacional a cinética das transformações de fases no estado sólid

    Oct 30, 2017

  • ABM
    Avaliação Da Adição De Argônio À Atmosfera De Nitretação Sob Plasma Sobre A Resistência À Corrosão Do Aço Inoxidável Austenítico Aisi 316l

    By Amanda de Angelis Vitoi

    Neste trabalho foi estudado o efeito da adição de argônio à atmosfera de nitretação sob plasma sobre a resistência à corrosão do aço inoxidável austenítico AISI 316L. As nitretações foram realizadas e

    Aug 8, 2018

  • ABM
    Rolamentos Autocompensadores De Rolos Com Microstrutura Bainítica Vs Martensítica Em Máquina De Lingotamento Contínuo

    By Fabricio Sartori Trani

    Os rolamentos da máquina de lingotamento contínuo de placas foram inspecionados após campanha do segmento. O tempo de operação foi de uma campanha (1,5 ano ou 1,5 milhão de toneladas produzidas). Nos

    Aug 17, 2017

  • ABM
    Aplicação Do Modelo De Austin Para Simulação De Moinho Vertical

    By Douglas Batista Mazzinghy

    O moinho vertical normalmente é dimensionado através da aplicação de um fator de eficiência sobre o Índice de Trabalho de Bond (BWI) ou sobre o consumo específico de energia (kWh/t) obtido através de

    Aug 1, 2018

  • ABM
    Melhoria De Qualidade Do Aço Elétrico Ligado Ao Silício Através Da Laminação Em Fase Ferrítica Na Linha De Tiras A Quente

    By Jonatas Venâncio Barbosa

    Descrevem-se as ações adotadas para a evolução da qualidade de aços ultra baixo carbono com alto teor de silício, destinados a aplicações eletrônicas. Com o propósito de conhecer o comportamento metal

    Aug 16, 2017

  • ABM
    Influência Do Tratamento Térmico De Homogeneização Sobre A Microestrutura E Desempenho Durante Extrusão De Uma Liga De Alumínio 6060

    By Margareth Almeida Dellamore Pacheco

    Devido à carência de tarugos de alumínio 6060 com boa qualidade e baixo custo de produção no mercado de extrusão do Brasil, surge a necessidade de encontrar soluções práticas que resultem em um melhor

    Aug 16, 2017

  • ABM
    Avaliação Da Conformação De Aços Avançados De Alta Resistência Na Fabricação De Uma Travessa De Suspensão Automotiva

    By Edwaldo Ferreira Brandão

    Os aços avançados de alta resistência (Advanced High Strength Steels - AHSS) vêm sendo uma solução atrativa na construção de estruturas automotivas mais leves e seguras, pois combinam alta resistência

    Aug 16, 2017