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Ten ways to reduce longwall dust

Journal Article · · Min. Congr. J.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6517137
Because of the continuing problems experienced with the control of respirable dust on longwall faces, the US Bureau of Mines has initiated an intensive programme for the evaluation of currently available control technology. Investigations are being carried out on operations using double-drum shearers, since these give rise to the most severe problems. Examples of techniques which will be examined are given.
OSTI ID:
6517137
Journal Information:
Min. Congr. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Min. Congr. J.; (United States) Vol. 68:8; ISSN MCJOA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English