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  • NIOSH
    RI 2558 Methods Of Testing Detonators

    By C. A. Taylor, C. E. Munroe

    "In blasting the explosion of the high explosives charge is initiated by means of a detonator. Consequently the successful operation of the whole system is, ab initio dependent upon the suitability an

    Dec 1, 1923

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    RI 2560 The Effect Of Silica In Iron Ore On Cost Of Pig Iron Production

    By T. T. Read, T. L. Joseph, F. H. Royster

    In a preliminary study of the beneficiation of iron ores conducted by the Bureau of Mines, one of the authors (T. T. Read) found it necessary to ascertain, if possible, how much effect a decrease in t

    Jan 1, 1924

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    RI 2563 Effective Temperatures For Still Air Conditions And Their Application To Mining

    By F. C. Houghten, R. R. Sayers, C. P. Yalaglou

    "Introduction.Atmospheric conditions relative to high temperature and humidity are of great importance in mining, as well as in such allied fields as railroad and vehicular tunnels. An extended invest

    Jan 1, 1924

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    RI 2569 Lignite Carbonization

    By W. W. Odell

    "It is common knowledge that extensive lignite deposits occur in the States of Montana, North and South Dakota and Texas. The total area of these deposits and the total amount of lignite in them is so

    Feb 1, 1924

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    RI 2575 Tests Of Lignite Char As Reduction Fuel In The Smelting Of Zinc Ores

    "For a good many years the Bureau of Mines and various state mining experi¬ment stations have endeavored to develop some method of utilizing the immense deposits of lignite in the United States. Work

    Feb 1, 1924

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    RI 2584 Some Effects On Man Of High Temperatures

    By R. R. Sayers, W. J. McConnell

    "The health, comfort, and efficiency of men engaged in the mining industry may be impaired, in some instances very seriously, by abnormal physical conditions of the mine air or by variations in its co

    Mar 1, 1924

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    RI 2591 The Carbon Monoxide Self-Rescuer

    By D. A. Reynolds, A. C. Fieldner, S. H. Katz

    "03-01-192403-31-2019RI 2591 - Reports of Investigations - Department of the Interior - Bureau of MinesBureau of MinesPittsburgh Experiment Station American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineer

    Mar 1, 1924

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    RI 2596 The Production Of Lime From Small Stone

    By M. M. Myers

    "Importance pf the small stone problem.Profitable disposal of limestone too small for making lime in the shaft kiln, is one of the most urgent problems in the lime industry. Reports received by the Bu

    Apr 1, 1924

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    RI 2599 Radio As A Method For Underground Communication In Mines

    By J. J. Jakosky

    "This report is the second of a series dealing with electrical methods of underground communication nd signalling, and is a discussion of some of the factors involved in -applying radio in mines.A pre

    Apr 1, 1924

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    RI 2607 Preminum Rates for Compensation Insurance Metal Mine Workers

    "When a metal-mining company takes out a workmen's compensation insurance policy, it does so to relieve itself of its uncertain and variable financial liability under laps requiring payment to employe

    May 1, 1924

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    RI 2609 Firing a Hand-Fired Down-Draft Furnace

    By J. F. Barkley

     This paper describes the method used and results obtained in testing a hand-fired down-draft furnace at a plant in Washington, D. C., in order to determine the method of firing that would give the

    May 1, 1924

  • NIOSH
    RI 2616 Saving Gasoline And Increasing Mileage By Proper Carburetor Adjustment. ? Introduction

    By G. W. Jones

    Among its investigations into the prevention of waste in production and use of oil and gas, the Bureau of dines has made considerable study of the efficient utilization of gasoline and by-product dist

    Jan 1, 1924

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    RI 2634 Magnetic Recovery Of Combustible In Boiler Plant Refuse

    By Rudolf Kudlich

    "The realization that fuel costs, high as compared with those enjoyed prior to the war, are apparently permanent, has caused steam power plant operators to apply their best efforts towards improving t

    Sep 1, 1924

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    RI 2639 Improvement Of The Geophone By The Use Of Electrical Sound Amplifiers - Introduction

    By Walter T. Ackley

    [The geophone has occupied a prominent position as a mine signalling device since its first introduction. The Bureau has carried out tests at different times with a view to improving the early geophon

    Jan 1, 1924

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    RI 2641 Mine Accident Statistics

    By W. W. Adams

    "The main purpose in the compilation of accident statistics is to reveal conditions that may result in injury to persons or property so that remedial measures may be applied. For practical reasons it

    Sep 1, 1924

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    RI 2646 Special Sands

    By W. M. Weigel

    "Sand is one of the most useful and, fortunately, one of the most common mineral commodities. By far the largest proportion of the production is used in construction, including all forms of building,

    Oct 1, 1924

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    RI 2647 The Resistance Of Coal-Mine Entries To The Flow Air ? Part II. The Resistance Caused By Mine Cars. ? Introduction

    By J. W. Paul

    This paper deals with the second phase of an extensive research on coal-mine ventilation factors. A comprehensive report of the entire work is in course of preparation, but abstracts of the various ch

    Jan 1, 1924

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    RI 2652 Zinc Used For Roofing

    By Chas. E. van Baraeveld

    "The information presented in this report is a by-product of studies concerning zinc, and is published in response to various inquiries for information as to the suitability of zinc for roofing. It pa

    Nov 1, 1924

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    RI 2656 The Production Of Sponge Iron

    By Bernard M. Larsen, Clyde F. Williams, Edward P. Barrett

    "Introduction.The Bureau of Mines at its Northwest Experiment station has been studying the production of sponge iron for the past four years, and during 1923 progress advanced to the point industrial

    Nov 1, 1924

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    RI 2660 Health Hazards In the Mining Industry

    By R. R. Sayers

    "Health hazards in the mining industry may be attributed to (1) abnormal conditions of the air, (2) improper sewage disposal, (3) bad drinking water, (4) bad illumination, and (5) local mechanical irr

    Dec 1, 1924