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- Explosions of Ammonium Nitrate Fertilizer on Board the S. S. Grandcamp and S. S. High Flyer at Texas City, Texas, April 16, 17, 1947
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines regarding explosions that took place on two separate cargo ships in 1947. The observations, data collected, and testing done during investigations of the disaster are presented. This report includes photographs, and illustrations.
- National Motor-Gasoline Survey: Summer 1947
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines on the motor-fuels sold during the summer months of 1947. The types of fuels sold, and characteristics of the fuel samples obtained are listed. This report includes tables, and graphs.
- Investigation of Arkansas Bauxite
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over exploratory work conducted on the bauxite deposits of Arkansas. Descriptions of geophysical characteristics and core drilling results are presented. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
- Mining Program: Bureau of Mines Oil-Shale Project, Rifle, Colorado
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines on the development of efficient mining methods for producing oil shale. Characteristics of the oil shale deposits of the Green River are presented. The results of core drilling and sampling in this area are also listed. This report includes tables, illustrations, maps, and photographs.
- Investigation of Meta-Anthracite in Newport and Providence Counties, Rhode Island: Petrography, Chemical Characteristics, and Geology of Deposits: I. Investigation of the Field and the Physical and Chemical Characteristics of the Deposits; II. Preliminary Geologic Study of the Portsmouth and Cranston Areas, Rhode Island; III. General Conclusions
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies conducted on the meta-anthracite of Rhode Island. The physical and chemical characteristics, geology, and petrography of the deposits are presented in three parts. The methods used in the study are also listed. This report includes tables, maps, photographs, and illustrations.
- Flood-Prevention Projects at Pennsylvania Anthracite Mines: Progress Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1947
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over the progress made on flood prevention in anthracite mines. As stated in the report, "the broad objective of the investigative work was to obtain factual data on: 1. anthracite reserves of Pennsylvania, 2. underground water pools, 3. barrier pillars, 4. the "buried valley" of the Susquehanna River, and 5. infiltration of surface water into underground mine workings" (p. 4). This report includes tables, graphs, maps, photographs, and illustrations.
- Applicability of Radio to Emergency Mine Communications: Progress Report, September 1946 to November 1947
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over the progress made in emergency mine communications. The results of testing done on low-frequency radio communication are presented. This report includes tables, graphs, illustrations, and photographs.
- Petroleum-Engineering Study of the Lake Creek Field, Montgomery County, Texas
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over petroleum-engineering studies conducted at the Lake Creek field. As stated in the introduction, "this report is an engineering analysis of the reservoirs in the Lake Creek field and includes estimates of the initial volume of gas and the recoverable hydrocarbon liquid and oil" (p. 5). This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
- Investigation of Melrose Zinc-Lead District, Ottawa County, Oklahoma, and Cherokee County, Kansas
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies conducted on the Melrose zinc-lead deposits. Methods used in the investigation are listed. The characteristics of the zinc-lead deposits are presented also. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
- Investigation of the Blewett Zinc-Lead Deposit, Jo Daviess County, Illinois
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies conducted on the Blewett zinc-lead mine of Illinois. Samples obtained through churn-drill and diamond drill holes are analyzed. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
- A Process for the Production of Iron-Free Alum: Part 2. Pilot-Plant Development
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies conducted on the production processes of iron-free alum. This is the second part of the report, and focuses on the development and operation of a continuous pilot plant. This report includes tables, graphs, photographs, and illustrations.
- Zinc-Lead Ore Reserves of the Tri-State District, Missouri-Kansas-Oklahoma
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies of zinc-lead reserves in the tri-state area. The results of the studies are presented. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
- The Leadville Drainage Tunnel, Lake County, Colorado
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over the Leadville Drainage Tunnel. Descriptions and details about the tunnel are presented. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
- Investigations of Salt River Vanadium Deposits, Lincoln County, Wyoming
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies conducted on the vanadium deposits of Lincoln County, Wyoming. As stated in the introduction, "the work performed by the Bureau of Mines is explained in detail and supplemented with plans, sections, and a complete set of sample analyses. Proposed mining methods are discussed, and metallurgical tests are outlined" (p. 2). This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
- Lead-Zinc-Silver in the Poughkeepsie District and Part of the Upper Uncompahgre and Mineral Point Districts, Ouray and San Juan Counties, Colorado
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over mining districts in Colorado. As noted in the introduction, "in this report the physical features, climate, and ore deposits of the districts are described, and a brief history of mining and production of lead, zinc, and silver is given" (p. 4). This report includes tables, illustrations, and maps.
- Investigation of Casper Mountain Chromite Deposits, Natrona County, Wyoming
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over a large chromite deposit on Casper Mountain. Description of the deposit is listed. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
- Investigation of Capitan Iron Deposits, Lincoln County, New Mexico: Supplement to R. I. 4022
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines on iron deposits located in Lincoln County. Properties of the iron deposits are presented. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
- Titanium Minerals in Central and Northeastern Florida
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over titanium minerals in Florida. Evaluation of titanium samples obtained is presented. This report includes tables, and maps.
- Investigation of the Young American Lead-Zinc Deposit, Stevens County, Washington
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over investigations of mines in Stevens County, Washington. The history, geology, and physical features of the mines are presented. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
- National Motor-Gasoline Survey: Winter 1948-49
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over surveys conducted on the motor fuels sold during the winter of 1948-1949. The properties of the fuels sampled are presented. This report includes tables, graphs, and maps.
- Investigation of the McCormick Chromite Mine, Tuolumne County, California
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over investigations on the McCormick chromite mine. Descriptions of the chromite deposits are presented. Details about the development made in the mine are listed. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
- Diamond Drilling at the Boston Consolidated Copper Mine, Salt Lake County, Utah
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over diamond-drilling projects in Salt Lake County. The geology, physical features, and history of the mines are presented. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
- Special Equipment in the Coal-Hydrogenation Demonstration Plant
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over the equipment used in coal hydrogenation demonstration plants. Detailed descriptions of the equipment and machinery are presented. This report includes tables, illustrations, and photographs.
- Magnetic Surveys in the Iron Springs District: Iron County, Utah
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over magnetometer surveys conducted on iron deposits in Utah. Details of the deposits included in the survey are listed. The methods of testing each deposit are also presented. This report includes tables, maps, photographs, and illustrations.
- Investigation of Christy Titanium Deposit, Hot Spring County, Arkansas
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over titanium deposits on the Christy property in Arkansas. Details of the location, and drilling methods are presented. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
- Investigation of Magnet Cove Rutile Deposit, Hot Spring County, Arkansas
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines on the exploration of the Magnet Cove Rutile deposits. Descriptions of the deposit, and characteristics of the pyrite, titanium, and mineral ore are presented. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
- Effect of Oil-Base Drilling Fluid Filtrate on Analysis of Cores from South Coles Levee, California, and Rangely, Colorado Fields
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the study of contamination of cores obtained with conventional core barrels. The effect of the oil-based drilling fluid and analysis of the cores are presented. The report includes tables, graphs, and illustrations.
- Burning Anthracite Barley on a Chain-Grate Stoker in a Two-Arch Furnace
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the use of anthracite barley as a fuel for a chain-grate stoker in a two-arch furnace. The efficiency and capacity of the anthracite barley as fuel is presented. Tables, graphs, and illustrations are included in the report.
- Investigation of Manganese Deposits in the Philipsburg Mining District, Granite County, Montana
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the manganese deposits near Granite County, Montana. It reviews the mining history and geology of the Philipsburg district. The report includes maps and tables.
- Temperature Entropy Chart of Thermodynamic Properties of Nitrogen
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the complete revision of the temperature entropy chart developed 25 years prior. The revised chart presented shows the thermodynamic properties of nitrogen.
- Estimate of Known Recoverable Reserves of Coking Coal in Cambria County, Pennsylvania
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on estimates of known deposits of coking coal in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Studies on the properties of coal and coal blends from the area are presented. The report includes maps and tables.
- Some Innovations in Equipment For Scaling High Roofs and Mine Walls
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines describing the methods and equipment developed at the oil-shale mine near Rifle, Colorado. This report includes photographs and illustrations documenting this equipment.
- Petroleum Engineering Study of the Weber Pool, Washington County, Oklahoma
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the development and exploitation of oil from Weber Pool in Washington County. Studies on possible recovery of known oil reserves are presented. This report includes maps, illustrations, tables, and graphs.
- National Annual Diesel-Fuel Survey, 1950
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on diesel fuel consumption during the 1950 calendar year. Analysis on 266 samples of diesel fuel and their characteristics are presented. This report includes tables, and a map.
- Estimate of Known Recoverable Reserves of Coking Coal in Indiana County, Pennsylvania
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the known deposits of coking coal in Indiana County. The properties and characteristics of the coal and coal blends sampled are presented. The report includes tables and maps.
- Investigation of West Belt Copper-Zinc Mines, El Dorado, Amador, Calaveras, and Mariposa Counties, California
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the West Belt copper-zinc mines. The properties and characteristics of the mineral composition are presented. The report includes tables and maps.
- National Motor-Gasoline Survey: Summer 1950
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the motor fuels sold in the U. S. during the summer of 1950. Properties and trend characteristics of the fuel samples collected are presented. This report includes tables, graphs, and a map.
- Variable Characteristics of the Oil in the Tensleep Sandstone Reservoir, Elk Basin Field, Wyoming and Montana
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the characteristics of oil obtained from the Tensleep Sandstone Reservoir. The samples collected are analyzed for physical characteristics and presented in tables and graphs. The report also includes a map.
- Estimate of the Gas Reserves of the Oklahoma City Oil Field, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the exploration of the Oklahoma City oil field for natural gas reserves. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
- The Occurrence of Gases in Coals
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the different types of gases that are present in coal. Theories behind why these gases occur in coal are presented. This report includes tables and graphs.
- Engineering Studies and Results of Acid Treatment of Wells, Zwolle Oil Field, Sabine Parish, Louisiana
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the studies done on the Zwolle oil field wells. History of the oil field, and the results of acid treatment to the wells are presented. This report includes tables, graphs, maps, and illustrations.
- Tabulated Analyses of Texas Crude Oils
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines covering the crude oils from different regions of Texas. Analysis of the properties of each oil sample from the different regions of the state are presented. This report includes tables, and a map.
- Analyses of Crude Oils From Some Fields of Southern Louisiana
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the studies of crude oil samples collected from southern Louisiana. The properties of each sample are analyzed. This report includes tables.
- Bureau of Mines Multiple-Diaphragm Recording Subsurface-Pressure Gage
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the measuring of temperature and pressure in oil and gas wells. Descriptions of the instrumentation developed and used for these measurements are presented. This report includes tables, graphs, and illustrations.
- Preliminary Report on the Disposal of Oil-Field Brines in the Ritz-Canton Oil Field, McPherson County, Kansas
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the issues of disposal of crude oil and natural gas brine. Disposal methods are studied and presented. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
- Permissible Electric Mine Lamps (Supplement to Bulletin 332)
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the improvements made on permissible electric mine lamps. The types of electric lamps approved for use, and their characteristics are presented. This report includes tables.
- Extent and Availability of Natural Gas Reserves in Michigan "Stray" Sandstone Horizon of Central Michigan
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on studies of the known natural gas reserves in central Michigan sandstone deposits. The geology and methods used to estimate the reserves are presented. This report includes tables, illustrations, and maps.
- Petroleum Engineering Report, Big Spring Field and Other Fields in West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over petroleum engineering studies conducted in Texas and New Mexico. The results of the studies are presented and discussed. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
- Disposal of Oil-Field Brines in the Arkansas River Drainage Area in Western Kansas
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the disposal methods of oil-field brine. The study focuses on the Arkansas River area of western Kansas. This report includes tables, graphs, illustrations, and maps.
- Progress Reports - Metallurgical Division: 13. Electrometallurgical Investigations
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the progress made on projects in the Metallurgical Division. Descriptions of progress in the different projects and operations conducted are listed. This report includes tables, graphs, and illustrations.