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Manalapan increases production to 1500 tons per shift with diesel haulage

Journal Article · · Coal Min.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5543165
An account is given of mining a 12 ft seam in Kentucky using room and pillar working. A high-seam continuous miner averaged 1500 tons/shift during development, the machine being operated by remote control. Diesel haulage was chosen in preference to shuttle cars or continuous haulage systems.
OSTI ID:
5543165
Journal Information:
Coal Min.; (United States), Journal Name: Coal Min.; (United States) Vol. 21:12
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English