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Conceptual design of an automated longwall system. Phase I. Survey of operating longwalls

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:7212343
This report covers a survey and pertinent characteristics of all longwall faces operating in the United States. It includes the results of time and motion studies conducted at the face in an operating mine and identifies the causes of production slow-downs or stoppages and areas for improvement in longwall mining systems. (Color illustrations reproduced in black and white.)
Research Organization:
COMINEC, Tulsa, OK (USA); TAB Engineers, Inc., Northbrook, IL (USA)
OSTI ID:
7212343
Report Number(s):
PB-263211
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English