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- Carbon Tetrachloride Extinguisher of Electric Fires
- Report discussing "the extent and nature of the hazards to firefighters from gases and smoke resulting from the application of carbon tetrachloride extinguisher to electric arcs, burning insulation or fires such as may occur in electrical apparatus and machinery. The experiments described were made for the purpose of determining the nature of gases and smoke and ascertaining their toxic properties" (p. 1).
- Coal-Mine Fatalities in June, 1931
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the coal mine related deaths that occurred during the month of June, 1931. The number of fatalities and the causes of each are presented. This report includes tables and a graph.
- Development of a Mobile Compressor and Utility Station
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the development of a mobile compressor and utility station in the oil-shale mine near Rifle, Colorado during 1949. The report includes photographs and illustrations of the mobile station.
- Estimate of Known Recoverable Reserves and the Preparation and Carbonizing Properties of Coking Coal in Sequatchie County, Tennessee
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over investigations of coking coal reserves of Sequatchie County, Tennessee. Testing to determine suitability for producing metallurgical coke is also presented. This report includes tables, graphs, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
- Estimate of Known Recoverable Reserves of Coking Coal in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the estimates of known reserves of coking coal deposits in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. The properties of coal and coal blends from the area are presented. The report includes tables and maps.
- Estimate of Known Recoverable Reserves of Coking Coal in Knott County, Kentucky
- Report of investigations issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines regarding the estimates of known reserves of coking coal located in Knott County, Kentucky. The investigation also discusses properties of coal and coal blends from the area. This report includes maps and tables.
- Exploration of the Avon Mica District, Latah County, Idaho
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the investigations conducted on the mica deposits found in Latah County, Idaho. Characteristics and properties of the mica deposits are listed. This report includes tables, and maps.
- 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.
- Fundamental Flashback, Blowoff, and Yellow-Tip Limits of Fuel Gas-Air Mixtures
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over experiments conducted on fuel-gas mixtures. The results of these experiments are presented. This report includes tables, graphs, illustrations, and photographs.
- The Future of Birmingham Red Iron Ore, Jefferson County, Alabama
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines regarding the restudy of iron-ore reserves in the Birmingham area to determine where increased production may be obtained in the area if and when required. The report includes tables, graphs, pictures and a map.
- Gas Injection into the McClosky Limestone in the Griffin and New Harmony Oil Fields, Indiana and Illinois
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines conducted a study on the injection of gas into the McClosky limestone in northern Illinois and Indiana. The resulting increases in oil and gas production from this area are presented. The report includes maps, graphs, tables, and illustrations.
- Geochemical Investigations for Gold, Antimony, and Silver at Stibnite, Idaho
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines on the geochemical anomalies found in the gold-antimony deposits near Stibnite, Idaho. Many samples were collected and tested through an atomic absorption method. This report includes a map.
- Investigation of the Lake Shore Copper Deposits, Pinal County, Arizona
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the drilling for copper deposits near Pinal County, Arizona in 1949. Topographic and geologic mapping, drilling, and field tests were studied. Tables, maps, and illustrations are presented.
- Investigation of the Millett Copper Deposit Iliamna Lake, Southwestern Alaska
- Report of investigations issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the Millet copper deposit near Lake Iliamna. The investigation included trenching, drilling, and mineralization zone sampling. This report contains tables, and maps.
- Laboratory Studies of the Trent Process
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines detailing the laboratory-scale tests of the efficiency of the Trent process in cleaning coal, in which powdered coal, water, and oil is agitated or beaten together to remove impurities. The report includes details in tables detailing the efficiency varying the type and amounts of coal, oil, and water on the process.
- Leaching Oxidized Copper Ores: Effect of Strength of Acid in Leaching Solvent
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the leaching of copper ores. The different strengths and cycles of solvents to extract impurities from the ore are presented. This report includes tables and graphs.
- Manganese Investigations - Metallurgical Division: 14. Hydrometallurgical Studies of Manganses Ores
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines regarding laboratory tests conducted on acid leaching of manganese ore. Descriptions of the methods used in testing and results are presented. This report contains tables, and graphs.
- National Motor-Gasoline Survey: Winter 1945-46
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the motor fuels sold during the winter of 1945-46. The characteristics of the fuels sold, and the regions they were sold in are listed. This report includes tables, and maps.
- National Motor-Gasoline Survey: Winter 1947-48
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines on the motor-fuels sold during the winter of 1947-1948. Characteristics of the fuel samples obtained are listed. This report includes tables, graphs, and a map.
- 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.
- National Motor-Gasoline Survey: Winter 1950-51
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the motor fuel sold in the U.S. during the winter of 1950-1951. Analysis of properties and trend characteristics of the fuel samples are presented. This report includes tables, graphs, and a map.
- National Motor-Gasoline Survey: Winter 1951-52
- Report of investigations issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines summarizing the properties of motor fuel sold at service stations during December of 1951. The investigations include analyzes the properties of the fuel samples collected. This report contains graphs and tables.
- National Motor-Gasoline Survey: Winter 1952-53
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the motor fuels sold during the winter of 1952-53. The characteristics of the fuels sold, and the regions they were sold in are listed. This report includes tables, and maps.
- Oil-Shale Operations in New South Wales, Australia
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the oil-shale operations at New South Wales, Australia in 1947. The methods, and types of equipment used are presented. The report includes maps, photographs, and illustrations of the oil-shale refinery.
- Preparation Characteristics of Pennsylvania Anthracite from the Bottom Red Ash Bed, Northern Field
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines on the anthracite coal in the Bottom Red Ash Bed in Pennsylvania. The coal samples were analyzed for thickness and geologic structure. The amount of recoverable coal was also estimated. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
- Recovery of Oil in California By Secondary Methods: In Two Parts - Part 1. San Joaquin Valley Oil Fields
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the study of secondary-recovery methods of oil production in California. The report discusses methods and properties of this type of oil production, focusing on air injection. This report is in two parts, and contains tables and maps.
- Reservoir Characteristics of the Eunice Oil Field, Lea County, New Mexico
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the oil and gas production of the Eunice oil field in southeastern New Mexico. Properties of the oil field, and analysis of the oil and gas produced are presented. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
- Synthetic Liquid Fuels: Annual Report of the Secretary of the Interior for 1951; Part 1 - Oil from Coal
- Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over an annual study of synthetic liquid fuel production. Results of the annual study are presented and discussed. This report includes maps, tables, illustrations, and photographs.
- Temperatures in Cabs of Freight Locomotives Passing Through Tunnels of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on experiments conducted to improve the cab conditions of freight engines. The temperature, gas content, and other properties are presented. This report includes tables, graphs, and illustrations.
- The Use of Oxygen or Oxygenated Air in Metallurgical and Allied Processes: Report of the Committee for the Application of Oxygen or Oxygenated Air
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the possibilities of applying oxygenated air during metallurgical and allied processes. The methods and results of applying oxygenated air to these processes are presented. This report includes tables and graphs.
- Use of Subaudible Noises for the Prediction of Rock Bursts
- Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on testing of sub-audible noises and accuracy of rock burst predictions. The history of this study, and the results of these investigations are presented. This report includes tables, graphs, illustrations, and diagrams.
- 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.