Manalapan increases production to 1,500 tons per shift with diesel haulage

Journal Article · Sat Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · Coal Min. Process.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5078575

Mason, R M

Manalapan Mining officials chose to introduce diesel haulage to their Harlan coal field when presented with the problem of determining how to mine a 12 foot seam. This article presents the statistics that show that their choice proved wise. Production increases of 35% to 40% on the two high coal sections resulted. Production averaged 1,500 tons per shift, an increase of 40,000 tons per month. Geological variations in the Harlan coal seam contributed greatly to Manalapan's use of diesel haulage equipment.

• OSTI ID: 5078575
• Journal Information: Coal Min. Process.; (United States), Journal Name: Coal Min. Process.; (United States) Vol. 21:12; ISSN CMPRB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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