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Title: Application of bucket wheel excavators to thick western coal seams

Journal Article · · Min. Congr. J.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7275092

The advantages and disadvantages of bucket wheel excavators are discussed, in particular with respect to equipment characteristics and mine planning. It is concluded that this equipment is adapted to recovering thick seams (greater than 15 ft) of coal and removing the softer parts of overburden. Several advantages and disadvantages are listed. (LTN)

OSTI ID:
7275092
Journal Information:
Min. Congr. J.; (United States), Vol. 62:6
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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