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Annual review of selected mining research activities on the Bureau of Mines

Author
Church, J. C
Published
United States : [publisher not identified], 1977.
[Oak Ridge, Tennessee] : [U.S. Atomic Energy Commission], 1977.
Physical Description
microfiche : negative ; 11 x 15 cm

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Summary
The Bureau's safety R and D program is aimed at providing solutions to problems in all facets of mining. Some of these include fire prevention, suppression, and extinguishment in mines; reduction of explosion hazards through improved personnel safety procedures; degasification and control techniques in high, permeable coalbeds; improved ventilation systems to dilute methane in working areas; roof and rib control to provide inherently safe operating environments; electrical and mechanical improvement relative to safety; underground illumination; emergency communication; refuge chamber installation; emergency hoisting procedures; and techniques for mine sealing following a disaster. Presently the Bureau is engaged in over 200 coal and noncoal safety peojects.
Report Numbers
TID-22789
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Collection
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission depository collection.
Note
OSTI Identifier 7280517
Research organization: Bureau of Mines, Washington, D.C. (USA).
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