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Use lower shearer drum speeds to achieve deeper coal cutting.
Authors
Ludlow-JE; Jankowski-RA
Source
Min Eng 1984 Mar; 36(3):251-255
NIOSHTIC No.
10003932
Abstract
A longwall operator can make few changes to increase output, significantly reduce respirable dust, and decrease power consumption. Reducing drum speed, and thereby cutting with increased pick penetration, is one. This article defines the benefits of deep cutting in terms of reduced dust production and power consumption. It also identifies the practical aspects of high pick penetration in terms of shearer performance and coal loading.
Keywords
Mining-industry; Underground-mining; Longwall-mining; Coal-mining; Dust-control; Respirable-dust
CODEN
MIENAB
Publication Date
19840301
Document Type
OP; Journal Article
Fiscal Year
1984
Identifying No.
OP 66-84
Issue of Publication
3
ISSN
0026-5187
NIOSH Division
PRC
Source Name
Mining Engineering
State
PA
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