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Thermal Plasma Torches for Metallurgical ApplicationsBy L. Rao, P. Carabin
"Advances in thermal plasma torches have resulted in this technology becoming a commercially viable solution for chemical and metallurgical processes. The main advantages of plasma are its ability to
Jan 1, 2012
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Application of a Model-Based Predictive Controller on a Vacuum Heat-Exchange Network for the Bayer ProcessBy Yannis Faitakis, Simon Bergeron
"This paper describes the implementation of model-based predictive control (MPC) on a vacuum heat exchange network at Alcan's Jonquière Complex. The plant produces alumina from bauxite ore using the B
Jan 1, 2003
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The Effect of Different Surface Treatments on the Fatigue Strength of Drill SteelBy T. W. Wlodek
In this paper the relative merits of shot peening, induction surface hardening, spiral-rolling, and the combination of these surface treatments, are evaluated on the basis of their capacity to increas
Jan 1, 1958
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The Coal Cleaning Plant at Michel, B.C.By Paul F. Grundy
The ever changing conditions in the coal-mining industry and the increasing competition of other fuels such as oil, natural gas, wood refuse, etc., have made it imperative that the coal operator be in
Jan 1, 1934
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Photometric Measurement of Particle Size and Relative Surface AreaBy R. J. T. Charles
Introduction An apparatus that will measure the surface area of a few of the simple minerals with a high degree of accuracy has been described by J. W. Bell (1). His apparatus consisted essentially o
Jan 1, 1951
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Introduction to and Background of Sulphide Fires in Pillar Mining at the Sullivan MineBy D. J. M. Farnsworth
Since the 1.940's, the bulk of the ore production from the Sullivan Mine has come from pillars. These pillars, located from 100 to 2000 feet below surface, have been subjected to considerable gro
Jan 1, 1977
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Multiscale Characterisation of Environmentally Assisted Cracking in Al-Zn-Mg-Cu Aluminium AlloysBy J. Fellowes, V. Landais, J. Robson, J. Carr
"Aerospace Al-Zn-Mg-Cu (7xxx) alloys are known to be susceptible to environmentally assisted cracking (EAC). This phenomenon has been studied intensively for many decades, leading to empirically adopt
Jan 1, 2018
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Madsen Milling PracticeBy L. H. Van Loon
INTRODUCTION THE property of Madsen Red Lake Gold Mines, Limited lies between Russet and Faulkenham lakes in Baird and Heyson townships, district of Patricia, Ontario. It is about six miles south wes
Jan 1, 1951
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Mechanical-Electrical Coordination Grinding Mill DesignBy J. E. Nelson
This paper will examine the problems inherent in matching grinding mills with electric motors through connecting elements such as clutches. Emphasis will be on the uncertainties of mill torque and pow
Jan 1, 1972
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Changes in the Dewatering System at Nickel Rim SouthBy Bryan Wilson
Background ?Nickel Rim South Mine started production ramp-up in Q2, 2009. ?The main dewatering pumps were put into use in August 2009. ?3 Feluwa?multisafe?positive displacement pumps ?1700m singl
Nov 1, 2011
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Concepts for the Extraction of Rare Earths from Spent PhosphorsBy S. Luidold, A. Poscher, H. Antrekowitsch
"The rare earth elements (REE) are nowadays mainly used for permanent magnets, catalysts, hydrogen storage alloys in rechargeable batteries, for glasses, ceramics, and polishing agents. Other importan
Jan 1, 2012
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Modification of Electrodes with Gold NanoparticlesBy Fabio Terzi
In this investigation some preliminary results are reported about the electrochemical oxidation of CO using goldbased encapsulated nanoparticles grafted on conducting substrate. The investigation has
Oct 1, 2003
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New Heat Transfer Technology (Thermopump) for Applications in Steelmaking and RefiningBy Frank Mucciardi, Zhongsen Yuan
A new heat transfer technology --- termed Thermopump technology has been developed. This technology originates from conventional heat pipe configurations but has now evolved into its own class of heat
Jan 1, 2004
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Westar Mining Ltd.-an overview of operations in southeast British ColumbiaBy L. B. Hale
"Introduction This paper will discuss the current operations of Westar Mining Ltd. and give a brief history of the company and of the Crowsnest Pass area. Westar is an integrated company involved in m
Jan 1, 1985
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The Poulter Seismic Method: Oilfield Techniques in the Study of Polar Ice Caps and the Contribution of Glacier Techniques in the Discovery of Oil and MineralsBy Thomas C. Poulter
Abstract The Poulter seismic method of geophysical exploration is an attempt to obtain an increased efficiency in the conversion of the energy of an m~pl06ion into useful energy which has directive
Jan 1, 1950
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High Self-Heating Rate of a Pyrrhotite-Rich Material: H2S as a Fuel?By James A. Finch, Stéphanie Somot
"The self-heating facility developed at the Noranda Technology Centre [Rosenblum and coworkers, 2001; 1995] has now been established in the Department of Mining, Metals and Materials Engineering at Mc
Jan 1, 2006
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Jet Piercing Improved and Chambering for Open-Pit OperationsBy J F. Short
The jet piercing process, developed by Union Carbide Canada Ltd., is well established in blasthole production in open-pit mining. By this process, holes can be drilled, shaped and chambered for blasti
Jan 1, 1965
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Advances in Iron and SteelmakingBy F. J. McMulkin
This paper, the 1965 Airey Memorial Lecture, reviews the world-wide technical advances in iron and steelmaking, and offers an appraisal of the new techniques which will be applied in the future. After
Jan 1, 1966
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Development of a simple segregation program to manage potentially acid generating waste rock at the Keystone Gold Mine, ManitobaBy D. H. Flather, J. W. Hendry, K. Drover
Black Hawk Mining Inc. has completed a comprehensive program on the prediction and management of acid rock drainage (ARD) at their Keystone Gold Mine (Keystone) near Lynn Lake, Manitoba. The program,
Jan 1, 2000
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The Acheson FieldBy E. E. Cudby
"FOLLOWING the Leduc discovery •by Imperial Oil in 1947, The California Standard Company began to acquire land in the area immediately west of Edmonton and in line with the Leduc reef trend (Figure 1)
Jan 1, 1952