- Industry: Mining
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The U.S. Bureau of Mines (USBM) was the primary United States Government agency conducting scientific research and disseminating information on the extraction, processing, use, and conservation of mineral resources.
Founded on May 16, 1910, through the Organic Act (Public Law 179), USBM's missions ...
A small form of breathing apparatus for protection against carbon monoxide, worn on a miner's belt. It consists of a canister with a mouthpiece directly attached to it. The wearer breathes through the mouth, the nose being closed by a clip. The canister contains a layer of fused calcium chloride to absorb the water vapor in the air which destroys the efficiency of the other chemical called hopcalite. The self-rescuer affords protection for 30 min, so that miners surviving an explosion may walk out through a mine atmosphere that contains sufficient oxygen but also a fatal percentage of carbon monoxide.
Industry:Mining
A small haulage engine used for bringing mine cars into the correct position under a loading chute, feeder or other point.
Industry:Mining
A small haulage engine used for pulling light loads over short distances; used at junctions, loading points, and haulage transfer points.
Industry:Mining
A small hill covering a residual surface of laterite, frequently ore bearing.
Industry:Mining
A small hole in a puddling furnace through which the puddler heats the staff.
Industry:Mining
A small impression machine, capable of testing very hard metals, finished components, and very thin sheets. The diamond is similar to that used in the diamond pyramid hardness test. The duration of application of the load is controlled automatically, being always applied and removed in exactly the same manner. This machine may also be used with a ball indenter for the Brinell hardness test.
Industry:Mining
