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By L. B. Pankratz

Present-day interest in the rare-earth elements and their compounds, for both metallurgical and ceramic uses, makes it highly desirable to accumulate basic thermodynamic data that can be applied to theoretical considerations of the processing of these substances. Such data still are seriously lacking. This Bureau of Mines paper reports the results of high-temperature heat content measurements of the sesquioxides of four rare-earth elements--europium, gadolinium, neodymium, and samarium--and of the closely related element, yttrium. The temperature ranges covered by the measurements are as follows: Monoclinic Eu2O3, 298°-1,802° K. Cubic Eu203, 298°-1,350° K. Monoclinic Gd203, 298-1,802° K. Cubic Gd203, 298°-1,550° K. Hexagonal Nd203, 298°-1,795° K. Monoclinic Sm203 298°-1,798° K. Cubic Sm203, 298°-1,149° K. Cubic Y203, 298°-1,799° K.

Jan 1, 1962

By John Ward Smith

Methods for estimating the amounts of nahcolite, dawsonite, and the sum of these two sodium carbonate minerals from oil-yield assay data are developed and evaluated for Green River Formation oil shales from the saline section of Colorado's Piceance Creek Basin. Derived statistically, these estimation methods depend on the fact that these minerals yield water and gas measured during oil-yield assay. The estimation procedures yield values for nahcolite and nahcolite-plus-dawsonite of sufficient accuracy for stratigraphic plotting and correlation, whereas estimates for dawsonite are more generalized. However, resource estimates and reserve computations for both nahcolite and dawsonite accurate within 10 percent of the real value are readily available by summing the mineral amounts calculated by the procedures presented. These estimation procedures are applicable to oil-yield assay data on core samples from more than 30 coreholes which have penetrated the saline section of the Green River Formation in Colorado.

Jan 1, 1972

To evaluate the effectiveness of dust collector bags for reducing dust liberation from a roof bolter dust collection system.

Jan 2, 2007

By C. M. Frost

Crude shale oil produced by gas combustion retorting of Green River oil shale was hydrocracked over a cobalt molybdate catalyst at operating pressures of 500, 1,000, 1,500, and 3,000 psig, an operating temperature of 8900 F, and a liquid hourly space velocity of 1.0. Hydrogen feed rate was maintained at 6,000 scf/bbl. The volume-percent yields of total liquid product were directly proportional to the operating pressure. Weight-percent conversion and volume-percent yields of gasoline were directly proportional to the log of the operating pressure. Catalyst deposit percentages were inversely proportional to the log of the operating pressure. Nitrogen and sulfur removal rates as well as saturation of the liquid products increased as the operating pressure was increased.

Jan 1, 1973

The NIOSH Office of Mine Safety and Health has released communication products about flyrock safety in the form of informational brochures, flashcards, and toolbox talk materials. Both the mining and construction industries are targeted with these helpful communication tools. These new products can be used as refresher training for employees and as introductory safety materials for onsite visitors.

Dec 1, 2006

Objective: To discourage miners from going inby unsupported mine roof by developing intrinsically safe devices that render the attendant hazard more evident, direct a person's attention to read the warning message on the module, and thus avoid the hazard beyond the device.

May 1, 1997

To quickly and reliably assess the stability (safety) of saturated and unsaturated tailings pond embankments. Approach Determine embankment geometry and soil properties, then use that data to obtain the safety factor of the embankment directly from one of a series of factor-of-safety charts.

Jan 1, 1982

By J. B. Janus

This Bureau of Mines publication updates a series of reports on the quality of coal purchased under specifications for Government use. Listed are analytical data on the composition and quality of tipple and delivered samples of coal collected during the period July 1975 through September 1976.

Jan 1, 1977

By Staff

This Bureau of Mines publication contains five papers pertaining to the effective grounding of mine power systems, as follows: Ground-check monitor types and safety characteristics; ground wire monitors for surface coal mines; ground bed design and measurement; electrical ground rod corrosion; and a continuous ground 'bed resistance monitor.

Jan 1, 1979

By David Hoadley, Kenneth R. Maser, Ashok B. Boghani, James E. Billar, D. Randolph Berry, Mackenzie Burnett, Robert H. Trent

APPENDIX E REFUGE CHAMBER LEAKAGE ANALYSIS Variables p 0 = pressure outside of chamber (psi) p = pressure inside of chamber (psi) i q = leakage flow rate (cfm) Q= total leakage (cu ft. ) V = chamber volume (cu. ft. ) t= time (minutes) p= nominal atmospheric reference pressure (14.7 psi) A= chamber leakage coefficient (cfm/psi)

Jan 1, 1976

By Launa Mallett

This training material focuses on the content of emergency warning messages. Research has shown that when an emergency occurs, people often do not get the information they need for the purpose of taking appropriate action. This safety talk presents a procedure, using mental cues that can be used by senders and receivers of emergency warnings.

Jan 1, 1999

By Launa Mallett, PhD, Charles Vaught, PhD

This training material focuses on the content of emergency warning messages. Research has shown that when an emergency occurs, people often do not get the information they need for the purpose of taking appropriate action. This safety talk presents a procedure, using mental cues that can be used by senders and receivers of emergency warnings.

By John C. Edwards

A computer code for laminar, steady-state, incompressible, two-dimensional flow developed by Gosman (2)3 was modified by the Bureau of Mines to calculate shock (minor) loss at the intersections of ventilation ducts. Turbulent flow was simulated using laminar flow equations and an appropriate wall shear stress. Results of the calculation showed good agreement with the experiment.

Jan 1, 1977

By R. L. Wise

Heat content studies were conducted on burned shale, spent shale, and three grades of raw oil shale from the Green River Formation. Corrections were made for product enthalpies. The results were compared with previous work, indicating good agreement below retorting temperatures, but some differences at retorting temperatures. A general equation was developed relating heat content to oil-shale grade and temperature.

Jan 1, 1971

By E. Morrice

The effect of the temperature of SmF3-LiF electrolyte on the electrolytic preparation of samarium-cobalt alloy by the consumable cathode technique was investigated. The temperatures of the cathode zone, alloy collection zone, and samarium oxide (Sm203) feed zone had to be controlled carefully to obtain a satisfactory samarium-cobalt alloy product. Any appreciable deviation from certain temperature values adversely affected yield and product quality.

Jan 1, 1971

By R. Larry Grayson

Barrett EA, Kowalski KM [1995]. Effective hazard recognition training using a latent-image, three-dimensional slide simulation exercise. Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines, RI 9527. NTIS stock number: PB95-170379. Beus MJ, Orr TJ [1995]. Computer modeling and analysis of the Greens Creek Mine, Admiralty Island, AK. Spokane, WA: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines, RI9530. NTIS stock number: PB95-176418. [ ]

By Lewis V. Wade

Barrett EA, Kowalski KM [1995]. Effective hazard recognition training using a latent-image, three-dimensional slide simulation exercise. Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines, RI 9527. NTIS stock number: PB95-170379. Beus MJ, Orr TJ [1995]. Computer modeling and analysis of the Greens Creek mine, Admiralty Island, AK. Spokane, WA: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines, RI 9530.NTIS stock number: PB95-176418. [ ]

By R. F. Waters

The Bureau of Mines developed laboratory-scale processes to recover sodium phosphates and metal values from waste sludges generated by the phosphate treatment of automobile and appliance components. After treatment of the sludge with NaOH, followed by coke or hydrogen reduction and sintering, zinc and lead were recovered as fume; the sinter was separated by leaching into a metallic product, chiefly iron and nickel, and high-purity disodium or trisodium phosphate.

Jan 1, 1971

By BUREAU OF MINES

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS ON CERAMIC INVESTIGATIONS U.S. BUREAT OF MINES .

Jan 1, 1923

"MASSACHUSE'M'S INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYBOLSAITIS, PETERMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyDepartment of Mineral Engineering77 Massachusetts AvenueCambr1dge,MA 02130(614) 253-5069ELLIOIT, JOHN F.Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyDepartment of Mineral Engineering77 Massachusetts AvenueCambridge, MA 02130(617) 253-3305RING, TERRYDepartment of Materials Science and EngineeringMassachu5etts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MA 02130(6117) 253-4299"

Jan 1, 1988