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Practical mining operations. Safety measures

  • Mine Ventilation and Air Conditioningby Howard L. Hartman; Jan M. Mutmansky; Raja V. Ramani; Y. J. Wang

    Wiley 2012; US$ 196.00

    This revised edition presents an engineering design approach to ventilation and air conditioning as part of the comprehensive environmental control of the mine atmosphere. It provides an in-depth look, for practitioners who design and operate mines, into the health and safety aspects of environmental conditions in the underground workplace. more...

  • Blasting in Mining - New Trendsby Ajoy K. Ghose

    CRC Press 2012; US$ 134.00

    Blasting practices in mines have undergone many changes in the recent past and continue to be honed and reconfigured to meet the demands of today's mining needs. This volume compiles papers of the workshop Blasting in Mines - New Trends, hosted by the Fragblast 10 Symposium . The 17 papers provide a mix which highlight the evolving trends in blasting... more...

  • Measurement and Analysis of Blast Fragmentationby Jose A. Sanchidrian Blanco

    CRC Press 2012; US$ 134.00

    Fragmentation characteristics influence mucking productivity, crusher throughput and energy consumption, plant efficiency, yield and recovery, or the price itself of the end product in the case of industrial minerals and aggregates. Reliable, quantitative measurements of fragment sizes are instrumental in controlling and optimizing the blasting results.... more...

  • Performance of Explosives and New Developmentsby Bibhu Mohanty

    CRC Press 2012; US$ 134.00

    There is considerable scope for improving the outcome of any blasting operation through basic understanding and application of the principles of blasting science and technology. The main objective of Performance of Explosives and New Developments is to sensitize the practitioner to critically examine the various empirical approaches in blasting which... more...

  • Buried Aliveby Manuel Pino Toro; Natalie Morales

    Palgrave Macmillan 2011; US$ 24.99

    The inside story of the thirty-three Chilean miners trapped 2,300 feet underground that captivated the world more...

  • Vivos bajo tierra (Buried Alive)by Manuel Pino Toro

    Penguin Group US 2011; US$ 16.95

    Estuvieron 69 días atrapados bajo tierra en pleno desierto de Atacama, Chile. Las primeras semanas sobrevivieron con apenas dos cucharadas de atún cada 48 horas, soportando el calor endemoniado de una mina de cobre y oro que tras un derrumbe de rocas gigantes, los mantuvo soterrados 69 días, a casi 700 metros de profundidad. Pese a... more...

  • Rotary Drilling and Blasting in Large Surface Minesby Balchandra V. Gokhale

    CRC Press 2010; US$ 239.95

    In this unique reference volume, rotary blasthole drilling and surface blasting, as applied in large surface mines, are comprehensively covered. Both new and classic concepts, techniques and methodologies are presented, supported by numerous illustrations and practical data. In 26 chapters, drilling, surface blasting, rock, rock mass, machinery, tools... more...

  • Clean Coal Engineering Technologyby Bruce G. Miller

    Elsevier Science 2010; US$ 139.95

    Coal is the dirtiest of all fossil fuels. When burned, it produces emissions that contribute to global warming, create acid rain, and pollute water. With all of the interest and research surrounding nuclear energy, hydropower, and biofuels, many think that coal is finally on its way out. However, coal generates half of the electricity in the United... more...

  • Formulas and Calculations for Drilling Operationsby Robello Samuel

    Wiley 2010; US$ 170.00

    Presented in an easy-to-use format, Formulas and Calculations for Drilling Operations is a quick reference for day-to-day work out on the rig. It also serves as a handy study guide for drilling and well control certification courses. Virtually all the mathematics required on a drilling rig is here in one convenient source, including formulas... more...

  • Mine Safetyby Balbir S. Dhillon

    Springer 2010; US$ 159.99

    Mine Safety combines detailed information on safety in mining with methods and mathematics that can be used to preserve human life. By compiling various recent research results and data into one volume, Mine Safety eliminates the need to consult many diverse sources in order to obtain vital information. Chapters cover a broad range of topics, including:... more...