Testing of the Prototype Hydrominer in a Surface Coal Seam

Author

Clark R. Barker, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
David A. Summers, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Marian Mazurkiewicz, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

In May 1975 the U. S. Bureau of Mines contracted with the University of Missouri-Rolla, Rock Mechanics and Explosives Research Center to develop a Hydrominer modification to a longwall shearer unit, wherein the rotating pick-laced drums and connecting gear drives are replaced by a water jet cutting head. Initial design and successfully completed trials of this first test-bed type Hydrominer are dealt with. Particular reference is made to the design of the cutting head. Test results show that the Hydrominer can effectively mine coal with no dust.

Recommended Citation

C. R. Barker et al., "Testing of the Prototype Hydrominer in a Surface Coal Seam," Mining Engineering, American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers (AIME), Jan 1978.

Department(s)

Mining Engineering

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0026-5187

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1978 American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers (AIME), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1978