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Record 1 1987-01-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bitumen and Bituminous Shales
CONT

Frictional Ignition Control. Frictional ignition continues to be a major problem when sandstone channels are encountered. Water jet assisted road headers, diamond insert pick trials, and thru-flush pick trials are attempts to reduce or control frictional ignition problems associated with drag-style bit cutting.

CONT

[Researchers] evaluated options available to deal with frictional ignition problems caused by sandstone channels and other incendive structures within the coal seam, immediate roof, and floor.

Key term(s)
  • sandstone channel

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation des schistes bitumineux
CONT

Il ont évalué diverses solutions au problème d'inflammation par frottement associé aux veines de grès et à d'autres structures favorisant les incendies dans le filon de charbon, le plancher et le plafond immédiats.

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