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Burning Wood Waste for Commercial Heat and Power
Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing wood waste that is used for commercial heat and power. The development of wood burning equipment is presented. This report includes tables, illustrations, and photographs.
Carbon Dioxide Content of Mine-Fire Atmospheres as an Aid when Fighting Metal-Mine Fires
Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing mine fires, and methods for controlling and extinguishing them. As stated in the purpose, "the purpose of this report is to show briefly how to utilize the trend of the carbon dioxide content of the mine-fire atmospheres to fight metal-mine fires" (p. 4). This report includes tables, and illustrations.
Energy Uses and Supplies, 1939, 1947, 1965
Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing specific energy uses during the years of 1939, 1947, and 1965. As stated in the subject, "this is a summary of preliminary results of an exploratory study if energy uses and supplies in the United States" (p. 2). This report includes tables, and illustrations.
Extinguishing Fire with Carbon Dioxide in the Valier Mine, Valier Coal Company, Valier, Franklin County, Illinois
Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing mining fires, and the use of carbon dioxide as fire control. As stated in the introduction, "the purpose of this circular is to describe the sealing off of a mine fire and subsequent use of carbon dioxide gas to extinguish it" (p. 2). This report includes tables, and illustrations.
Fighting a Fire in Number 59 Mine, Peabody Coal Company, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois
Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing an electrical fire in the No. 59 mine in Springfield, Illinois. Details surrounding the fire are presented. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
Fuel-Burning Equipment Dimensions Required by Smoke-Abatement Ordinances
Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing smoke prevention from fuel-burning equipment. Fuel-burning equipment plans and requirements are presented. This report includes tables, and illustrations.
History of Premium Price Plan for Copper, Lead, and Zinc: 1942-47
Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the Premium Price Plan of copper, lead, and zinc. The Premium Price Plan is described, and cost and production data is presented. This report includes tables, and illustrations
Mines and Mineral Deposits (Except Fuels) Fergus County, Montana
Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the mining procedures and minerals of Fergus County, Montana. History, geology, and mineral production of the Fergus County mines are presented. This report includes tables, and maps.
Mines and Mineral Deposits (Except Fuels) Meagher County, Montana
Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the mining procedures and minerals of Meagher County, Montana. History, geology, and mineral production of the Meagher County mines are presented. This report includes tables, and maps.
Mines and Mineral Deposits (Except Fuels) Park County, Montana
Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the mining procedures and minerals of Park County, Montana. History, geology, and mineral production of the Park County mines are presented. This report includes tables, and maps.
Mining Methods and Practices at the Iron King Mine, Shattuck-Denn Mining Corporation, Yavapai County, Arizona
Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing mining methods in Arizona mines. As stated in the introduction, "this paper describes mining operations at the Iron King mine of the Shattuck-Denn Mining Corp. in Yavapai County, Ariz." (p. 2). This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Reconnaissance of Metal Mining in the San Juan Region: Ouray, San Juan, and San Miguel Counties, Colorado
Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing metal mines in Colorado. As stated in the summary, "this paper describes the mineral deposits and discusses mining and milling methods and related operating conditions in an important gold, silver, lead, and zinc producing area in Ouray, San Juan, and San Miguel Counties, Colo., embracing 250 square miles" (p. 5). This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
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