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Some Principles Governing the Production of Oil Wells
From Introduction: "The report discusses some of the fundamental factors governing oil production, taking up first the conditions affecting the amount of oil in the oil sand, then those factors that control the rate of production of oil wells, and then discusses several related problems, most of which deal particularly with the effect of the production of one well on that of another."
Subsidence and Ground Movement in the Copper and Iron Mines of the Upper Peninsula, Michigan
Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies conducted on the ground movement and support failure of Michigan mines. Factors involved in surface subsidence in the mines are discussed. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Subsidence Due to Coal Mining in Illinois
Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over investigations on surface subsidence from coal mining in Illinois. The results of the investigations are presented and discussed. This report includes tables, illustrations, and photographs.
Suggestions for the Design of Electrical Accessories for Permissible Mining Equipment
Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over the design of safe electrical accessories for use in mining equipment. Different types of electrical accessories are presented and discussed. This report includes illustrations.
Talc and Soapstone: Their Mining, Milling, Products and Uses
Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over talc and soapstone. The different mining methods, as well as their uses are discussed. This report includes tables, illustrations, and photographs.
Technology and Uses of Silica and Sand
Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies conducted on the production and uses of silica. Forms and different uses for silica are discussed. This report includes tables, illustrations, and photographs.
Timbering of Metal Mines
Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over the importance of timbering in metal mines. The reasons and methods for timbering are presented and discussed. This report includes illustrations, and photographs.
Underground Conditions in Oil Fields
From Introduction: "This paper aims to show the general method of procedure in studying underground conditions in producing oil fields and how such study may not only correct but even prevent great unnecessary losses. Throughout the paper reference is made to oil wells and oil fields, but to a certain degree many of the suggestions relating to oil wells are applicable in the care and protection of gas wells and in solving gas problems."
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