Bibliography of Bureau of Mines Health and Safety Publications: January 1947-June 1955 Page: 26
This report is part of the collection entitled: Technical Report Archive and Image Library and was provided to UNT Digital Library by the UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
26 BIBLIOGRAPHY OF BUREAU OF MINES HEALTH AND SAFETY PUBLICATIONS, 1947-55
reflects its endeavor to be of service to the coal-
mining industry in procuring safer trailing
cables for use on permissible machines.
271. B 541. Explosion-Proof Design and Wiring for
Permissible Mining Equipment, ty E. J. Gleim,
R. S. James, and H. B. Brunot. 1955, 40 pp.,
28 figs. (Revision, in part, of B 258.) Dis-
cusses mainly design features of explosion-
proof units employed in the construction of
permissible machines. 50 cents.
TECHNICAL PAPER
1272. TP 568. Hazard of Igniting Coal by Electric
Circuits in Mines, by H. B. Freeman. 1936,
31 pp., 4 figs. Presents result of Bureau's
study to determine the ease of igniting coal
as a measure of the hazard of mine fires caused
by electric circuits and equipment.
SCHEDULES
273. S 2E. Procedure for Testing Junction Boxes and
Electric Motor-Driven Mine Equipment for
Permissibility. Federal Register, vol. 10, No.
41, Feb. 27, 1945, 11 pp. (Supersedes S 4A
and 15.)
Amendments to S 2E. Procedure for Testing
Junction Boxes and Electric Motor-Driven
Mine Equipment for Permissibility. Federal
Register, vol. 11, No. 70, Apr. 10, 1946, 1 p.;
vol. 12, No. 219, Nov. 7, 1947, 3 pp.
f274. S 15. Procedure for Establishing a List of Per-
missible Storage-Battery Locomotives for Use
in Gaseous Mines: Character of Tests, Condi-
tions Under Which Storage-Battery Locomo-
tives Will Be Tested, and Fees. 1919, 10
pp. (Superseded by S 2E.)
REPORTS OF INVESTIGATIONS
t275. RI 2974. Abnormal Pressures in Explosion-Proof
Compartments of Electrical Mining Machines,
by E. J. Gleim. 1929, 6 pp. Describes con-
ditions under which high pressures were en-
countered in mining machines and the means
used to reduce the pressures.
276. RI 3104. The Overheating of Rubber-Sheathed
Trailing Cables, by L. C. Ilsley and A. B.
Hooker. 1931, 10 pp., 4 figs. A report of a
study of the general performance of factors
that determine the heating of trailing cables.
Points out need of larger conductor cables and
more efficient power distribution.
277. RI 3179. Do Fuses Protect Against Methane
Ignition? by A. B. Hooker and E. J. Coggeshall.
1932, 13 pp. Gives i'esults of tests of different-
size fuses under various conditions. Smaller
fuses were shown to give better protection
against ignition of gas, but larger fuses are
necessary for protection against overloading
and excessive damage to the cable.
278. RI 3347. Importance of Adequate Voltage for
Distribution Systems in Coal Mines, by E. J.
Gleim. 1937, 12 pp., 3 figs. Discusses effects
of low voltage in coal mines.
279. RI 4537. A Study of Stray Electric Currents in
Airdox Systems in Coal Mines, by C. L.
Brown, F. J. Gallagher, and John Ilyvarinen.
1949, 13 pp., 11 figs. Discusses methods of
controlling stray electric currents in the com-
pressed-air lines installed in mines where Air-
dox, a permitted blasting device, is used for
breaking down coal.
280. RI 4637. A Study of Stray Currents in Penn-
sylvania Anthracite Mines, by Charles F.
tOut of print.Weber. 1950, 8 pp., 3 figs. Death and injury
toll from premature discharge of explosives in
anthracite mines can be cut sharply by taking
relatively simple electrical precautions. Gives
results of electrical surveys made by Bureau
in representative anthracite collieries.
281. RI 4639. Effect of Temperature on Flame-
Arresting Properties of Flat Joints in Explo-
sion-Proof Mine Equipment, by R. S. James.
1950, 27 pp., 5 figs. Describes study con-
ducted by Bureau to determine effect of high
temperatures on flame-arresting properties of
protective plates used on underground mining
equipment.
282. RI 4759. The Short-Circuiting Contactor as an
Electrical Protective Device for Coal-Mine
Service, by L. H. Harrison. 1951, 11 pp., 5
figs. Describes construction of a short-circuit-
ing contactor--a device that cuts off power
the moment an accidental short circuit occurs
and transfers the short to a harmless location
until fuse has time to blow or circuit-breaker
to trip--and preliminary surface tests and sub-
sequent underground tests to which the device
was subjected.
283. RI 4903. Some Characteristics of the Earth as a
Conductor of Electric Current, by M. C.
McCall and L. H. Harrison. 1952, 9 pp., 5
figs. Describes tests made by Bureau of the
earth as a conductor of electric current.
284. RI 4904. A Study to Determine Factors Causing
Pressure Piling in Testing Explosion-Proof En-
closures, by E. J. Gleim and J. F. Marcy.
1952, 9 pp., 9 figs. Describes tests conducted
by Bureau to find a definite basis for advising
manufacturers how to avoid unsatisfactory
design of explosion-proof electrical parts for
mining machinery.
285. RI 5057. United States Bureau of Mines Stand-
ard for Inspection and Test of Explosion-
Proof Enclosures for Mining Equipment, by
E. J. Gleim. 1954, 7 pp., 8 figs. Discusses
features that must be considered in construct-
ing explosion-proof enclosures used on electrical
mining equipment for operation in gassy coal
mines and tells how the Bureau tests electrical
equipment for permissibility, describing the
apparatus used. Paper presented at 8th In-
ternational Conference of Directors of Safety
in Mines Research, Dortmund, Germany, July
5-10, 1954.
INFORMATION CIRCULARS
286. IC 6556. 250 Versus 500 Volts or More for Cir-
cuits in Gassy Coal Mines, by L. C. Ilsley.
1932, 16 pp. Contains statements, received in
answer to questionnaires, expressing the
opinion of State inspection departments, manu-
facturers, and operators. Concludes that the
operator who uses a 500-volt system must be
willing also to double his vigilance in regard to
safety.
287. IC 659.5. Data in Reference to Installation of
Cables in Shafts and Boreholes, by L. C. Ilsley
and E. J. Gleim. 1932, 13 pp., 6 figs. Com-
pilation of helpful data presenting experience
of engineers, mining companies, and cable
manufacturers on installing cables in shafts
and boreholes in mines.
288. IC 7160. Mechanized Mining Brings New
Electrical Hazards, by E. J. Gleim and H. B.
Brunot. 1941, 11 pp., 3 figs. Points out
electrical hazards in mechanized conveyor
mining through greater liberation of gas,
more coal dust thrown into suspension,
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This report can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Report.
Humphrey, H. B. & Stratton, Hazel J. Bibliography of Bureau of Mines Health and Safety Publications: January 1947-June 1955, report, 1956; Washington D.C.. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc12714/m1/30/: accessed April 24, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.