Mining, Mineral & Petroleum Engineering

This text covers the use of computer applications in the mineral industries, encompassing topics such as the use of computer visualization in mining systems and aspects such as ventilation and safety...

Papers of the Second International Symposium on Continous Surface Mining held in Austin, TX, Oct. 1988. Printed in the Netherlands on acidic paper. No index. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or...

This book explains how to model mining systems using GPSS/H® and PROOF® by Wolverine Software Corporation. Employing a unique approach that encourages engagement from the start, the text discusses animation first, and then slowly introduces simulation language. As each new topic is covered, an anima..

This book covers innovative technologies and approaches for improvement of technical and economic parameters of functional geotechnical systems. The focus is on mathematical modelling of objects and processes, as well as the development of techniques and their control algorithms. The book comprises ..

The precipitation and deposition of solids is a major challenge in the production of oil and gas. Five troublesome flow assurance solids are described in the book: asphaltene, paraffin wax, natural gas hydrate, naphthenate and inorganics scale. The technical, safety and environmental risks associate..

As mining operations increase in scale and mines go progressively deeper, the geotechnical input into mine design is of importance. This book covers topics in geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring, including coverage of groundwater, displace.....

This work comprises technical papers that were presented at the International Mining Forum in Kraków-Szczyrk-Wieliczka, Poland in February 2005.The major themes of IMF 2005 were:_x000D_ New technology in underground mining, Safety in mines, Mining under conditions of sustainable development._x000D_..

The technical contributions contained in this volume characterize the continuity of science, engineering and modeling regarding the mechanical behavior of salt, and will appeal to a broad community involved in salt research and practice...

The International Mining Forum is a meeting of scientist and professionals for exchanging new ideas and experiences, evaluate previously implemented solutions, and discuss fresh ideas that might change the mining industry’s image. The International Mining Forum 2010 will provide experts all over the..

The International Mining Forum is a meeting of scientist and professionals for exchanging new ideas and experiences, evaluate previously implemented solutions, and discuss fresh ideas that might change the mining industry’s image. The International Mining Forum 2010 will provide experts all over the..

Explaining the mutual relationships between terotechnology and the theory of exploitation, this book presents the fundamentals of the theory and its role in relation to mining engineering where mine machines and machinery systems are concerned. The book also examines statistical diagnostics, exploit..

The proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Mining in the Arctic, held in Greenland in 2001. The papers cover a wide variety of topics, including: mining exploration and exploitation; mining engineering and mine design; environmental impact of mining in the Arctic; and more...