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Submissions from 2015

Dust Characterization and Source Apportionment at an Active Surface Mine in West Virginia, Nicholas Thomas Basta, Shane D. Whitacre, Vladislav J. Kecojevic, Ali Lashgari, and Braden Lusk

An Agent-Based Approach to Evaluating the Effect of Dynamic Age Changes on Community Acceptance of Mining Projects, M. Kofi Boateng and Kwame Awuah-Offei

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A Stochastic Simulation Framework for Truck and Shovel Selection and Sizing in Open Pit Mines, S. R. Dindarloo, M. Osanloo, and Samuel Frimpong

Investigation into Mine Equipment Subsystem Availability and Reliability Data Modeling Using Discrete Event Simulation, E. Gbadam, Kwame Awuah-Offei, and Samuel Frimpong

Surface Chemistry Modification of Rock Dust for Improved Dispersion and Coal Dust Explosion Prevention, Qingqing Huang, Ricky Q. Honaker, Kyle A. Perry, and Braden Lusk

Deterministic and Probabilistic Block Theory Analyses Comparison for an Open Pit Mine Rock Slope in USA, Pinnaduwa H. S. W. Kulatilake, Jun Zheng, Biao Shu, and Taghi Sherizadeh

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Compound Mechanism Modeling of Wheel Loader Front-End Kinematics for Advance Engineering Simulation, Ying Li, Wenyuan liu, and Samuel Frimpong

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Spatial Autocorrelation of Soil CO₂ Fluxes on Reclaimed Mine Land, Moagabo Mathiba and Kwame Awuah-Offei

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Influence of Elevation, Soil Temperature and Soil Moisture Content on Reclaimed Mine Land Soil CO₂ Fluxes, Moagabo Mathiba, Kwame Awuah-Offei, and Fred J. Baldassare

Studies on the Role of Organic/Inorganic Polyacrylamides in Fine Coal Flotation, Ontlametse Molatlhegi, S. Khatibi, and Lana Z. Alagha

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Modeling and Shock Tube Testing of Architectural Glazing Systems for Blast Resistance, Mahmoud T. Nawar, Hani A. Salim, Braden Lusk, and Sam A. Kiger

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Optimisation of Mine Ventilation Networks Using the Lagrangian Algorithm for Equality Constraints, W. Nyaaba, Samuel Frimpong, and Khaled A. El-Nagdy

Optimization of Mine Ventilation Networks Using the Weighted Augmented Lagrange Method, W. Nyaaba, Samuel Frimpong, and Khaled A. El-Nagdy

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Influence of Highwall Mining Progression on Web and Barrier Pillar Stability, Kyle A. Perry, M. J. Raffaldi, and K. W. Harris

Optimizing Design Parameters for Ground Articulating Pipeline System Using Discrete Event Simulation, Sisi Que, Kwame Awuah-Offei, and Samuel Frimpong

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Classifying Critical Factors That Influence Community Acceptance of Mining Projects for Discrete Choice Experiments in the United States, Sisi Que, Kwame Awuah-Offei, and V. A. Samaranayake

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Effect of Scale of Premixed Methane-Air Combustion in Confined Space Using Les Model, Liang Wang, Nassib Aouad, and Jerry C. Tien

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An Explosive Experience at Missouri S&T, Paul Nicholas Worsey and Gillian M. Worsey

The Impact of a Strong Local Supply Chain on Regional Economic Impacts of Mining, Meiyu Xing, Kwame Awuah-Offei, Suzanna Long, and Shoaib Usman

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Remote Characterization of Ventilation Systems using Tracer Gas and CFD in an Underground Mine, Guang Xu, Edmund C. Jong, Kray D. Luxbacher, Saad A. Ragab, and Michael E. Karmis

Submissions from 2014

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Lagrangian Formulation and Numerical Solutions to Dump Truck Vibrations under HISLO Conditions, Nassib Aouad and Samuel Frimpong

Investigation to Determine the Origin of Air Overpressure from Quarry Blasting, W. J. Birch, L. Bermingham, Catherine E. Johnson, R. Farnfield, and S. Hosein

Assessment of Sonic Waves and Tracer Gases as Non-Destructive Testing Methods to Evaluate the Condition and Integrity of In Situ Underground Mine Seals, K. T. Brashear, Kramer D. Luxbacher, Erik C. Westman, C. P. Harwood, Braden Lusk, and W. Weitzel

Non-Destructive Testing of In Situ Underground Mine Seals: Preliminary GPR Assessment, C. P. Harwood, Braden Lusk, Kramer D. Luxbacher, and W. Weitzel

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A Life Cycle Comparison of Greenhouse Emissions for Power Generation from Coal Mining and Underground Coal Gasification, Zeshan Hyder, N. S. Ripepi, and M. E. Karmis

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Two Types of Multiple Solutions for Microseismic Source Location Based on Arrival-Time-Difference Approach, N. Li, Mao Chen Ge, and E. Wang

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Numerical Simulation and Verification of Curtain Wall Systems under Shock Pressure, Mahmoud T. Nawar, Hani A. Salim, Braden Lusk, and Sam A. Kiger

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Statistical Methods for Evaluating the Effect of Operators on Energy Efficiency of Mining Machines, M. A. Oskouei and Kwame Awuah-Offei

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Framework for Mining Community Consultation Based on Discrete Choice Theory, S. Que and Kwame Awuah-Offei

Low-Temperature Oxidation of Methylene Bridge Bond in Coal by Model Compound, Y. Tang, Z. Li, Jerry C. Tien, W. Yin, and D. Ma

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Adsorption of Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Polymers on Kaolin from Aqueous Solutions, S. Wang, Lana Z. Alagha, and Z. Xu

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Passive Tomography to Image Stress Redistribution Prior to Failure on Granite, T. Yang, E. C. Westman, B. Slaker, X. Ma, Zeshan Hyder, and B. Nie

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Probabilistic Block Theory Analysis for a Rock Slope at an Open Pit Mine in USA, Jun Zheng, Pinnaduwa H. S. W. Kulatilake, Biao Shu, Taghi Sherizadeh, and Jianhui Deng

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Deflagration-To-Detonation Transition in Natural Gas-Air Mixtures, R. Karl Zipf, V. N. Gamezo, K. M. Mohamed, E. S. Oran, and D. A. Kessler

Submissions from 2013

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Stochastic Non-Linear Optimization of Equipment Productivity in Multi-Seam Formations, E. Adadzi and Samuel Frimpong

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Probing Adsorption of Polyacrylamide-Based Polymers on Anisotropic Basal Planes of Kaolinite Using Quartz Crystal Microbalance, Lana Z. Alagha, S. Wang, L. Yan, Z. Xu, and J. Masliyah

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Virtual Prototype Simulation of Truck Vibrations in High-Impact Shovel Loading Operations, Nassib Aouad and Samuel Frimpong

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Advanced Structural Materials to Mitigate Explosive and Impact Threats, C. M. Baumgart and Jason Baird

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Dynamic Torque and Soil Deformation Mechanics and Simulation of the GAP Virtual Machinery, Samuel Frimpong, Y. Li, and R. Suglo

Preparing Graduate Talent for the Mining Industry: A New Metric System Based on an Old Tradition, Samuel Frimpong, J. M. Whiting, and R. S. Suglo

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New Method of Coal Comminution to Ultrafine Size, Greg Galecki, G. Akar, and S. Sen

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Parametric Evaluation of Coal Comminution by Waterjets, Greg Galecki, S. Sen, G. Akar, and Y. Li

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Field Measurement of P- and S-Wave Velocities for Wyoming Trona Deposit, Mao Chen Ge and H. Wang

Shock Tube Detonator Shelf Life in Relation to Timing Accuracy, J. Hoffman, Braden Lusk, and Phillip R. Mulligan

Environmental Considerations and Operational Parameters of Underground Coal Gasification, Zeshan Hyder and M. Karmis

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Impact of Fugitive Bitumen on Polymer-Based Flocculation of Mature Fine Tailings, C. Klein, D. Harbottle, Lana Z. Alagha, and Z. Xu

Understanding Well and Reservoir Performance with Modern Analytical Techniques, L. Konwar, A. M. Al-Hendi, and Syed M. Tariq

NOₓ Emission of Equipment and Blasting Agents in Surface Coal Mining, Ali Lashgari, Catherine E. Johnson, Vladislav J. Kecojevic, Braden Lusk, and Joshua Micah Hoffman

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A Nonlinear Microseismic Source Location Method Based on Simplex Method and Its Residual Analysis, N. Li, E. Wang, Mao Chen Ge, and Z. Sun

A Comprehensive Evaluation Model for Microseismic Source Location Reliability, N. Li, E.-Y. Wang, Mao Chen Ge, X.-F. Liu, and Z.-Y. Sun

Cable Shovel Co-Simulation for Front-End Dynamic Stress Analysis, Y. Li, W. Y. Liu, and Samuel Frimpong

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Optimising Open Pit Mine Scheduling Taking into Consideration Time Value of Money and Mining Restrictions, E. L. Nanjari and Tad S. Golosinski

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Modeling and Testing of Laminated Curtain Wall Systems under Blast Loading, Mahmoud T. Nawar, Hani A. Salim, Braden Lusk, Kyle A. Perry, Sam A. Kiger, and Garry A. Miller

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Application of Artificial Neural Network (ANN)-Self-Organizing Map (SOM) for the Categorization of Water, Soil and Sediment Quality in Petrochemical Regions, R. Olawoyin, A. Nieto, R. Larry Grayson, F. Hardisty, and S. Oyewole

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Cable Shovel Stress & Fatigue Failure Modeling-Causes and Solution Strategies Review, M. A. Raza and Samuel Frimpong

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High-Efficiency Nanobubble Coal Flotation, Ahmed Sayed-Ahmed and D. Tao

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Nanobubble Column Flotation of Fine Coal Particles and Associated Fundamentals, Ahmed Sayed-Ahmed and D. Tao

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Extension of Thickness-Dependent Dielectric Breakdown Law on Adiabatically Compressed Ferroelectric Materials, S. I. Shkuratov, Jason Baird, and E. F. Talantsev

Novel At-Face-Slurry Performance Modeling with Elliptical and Spherical Geometries, R. S. Suglo, Samuel Frimpong, and O. F. Brown

China's Rare Earth Minerals: Reserves, Supply and Demand, Jerry C. Tien

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Methane-Air Detonation Experiments At NIOSH Lake Lynn Laboratory, R. Karl Zipf, V. N. Gamezo, M. J. Sapko, W. P. Marchewka, K. M. Mohamed, E. S. Oran, D. A. Kessler, E. S. Weiss, J. D. Addis, F. A. Karnack, and D. D. Sellers

Tube Bundle System for Monitoring of Coal Mine Atmosphere, R. Karl Zipf, W. Marchewka, K. Mohamed, J. Addis, and F. Karnack

Submissions from 2012

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Leaching Behavior of Selected Trace Elements in Coal Fly Ash Samples from Yenikoy Coal-Fired Power Plants, G. Akar, M. Polat, Greg Galecki, and U. Ipekoglu

Adsorption of Polyacrylamides on Bitumen: Implications in Oil Sands Ore Processing, Lana Z. Alagha, L. Guo, Z. Xu, and J. Masliyah

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Application of Advanced Analysis Techniques for Waterflood Management: A Case Study in a Large Heterogeneous Carbonate Reservoir, M. Y. Al-Henshiri and Syed M. Tariq

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Ferroelectric Generators, L. L. Altgilbers, A. H. Stults, S. Shkuratov, Jason Baird, and E. Alberta

Improving Truck-Shovel Energy Efficiency through Discrete Event Modeling, Kwame Awuah-Offei, B.A. Osei, and H. Askari-Nasab

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Production Scheduling and Waste Disposal Planning for Oil Sands Mining Using Goal Programming, E. Ben-Awuah, H. Askari-Nasab, and Kwame Awuah-Offei

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Impact Effects of Explosively Formed Projectiles on Normal Strength Concrete, Laurin Ashley Bookout and Jason Baird

High Performing HMA Design Optimization, O. F. Brown, Kwame Awuah-Offei, Samuel Frimpong, and H. Askari-Nasab

Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis: Of Blade-Formation Interactions in Excavation, O. F. Brown and Samuel Frimpong

Growing Mine Rescue Capability through Development of University Student Teams, P. D'Elia, R. Larry Grayson, E. Zeglen, and S. Bealko

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Effect of Mine Characteristics on Life Cycle Impacts of US Surface Coal Mining, O. Ditsele and Kwame Awuah-Offei

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Advanced Studies on Coal Injection into a Cavitation Cell for the Purpose of Comminution, Greg Galecki, G. Akar, S. Sen, and Y. Li

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Detonability of Natural Gas-Air Mixtures, V. N. Gamezo, R. Karl Zipf, M. J. Sapko, W. P. Marchewka, K. M. Mohamed, E. S. Oran, D. A. Kessler, E. S. Weiss, J. D. Addis, F. A. Karnack, and D. D. Sellers

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Source Location Error Analysis and Optimization Methods, Mao Chen Ge

Ground Control Research at a Sandstone Mine, Mao Chen Ge and A.H. Bagherieh

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Measuring Pillar Width in Trona Mines Using a Body Wave Based In-Seam Seismic Technique, Mao Chen Ge, H. Wang, A. Schissler, and R. Ramani

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Some Approaches and Methods for Real-Time DPM Ambient Monitoring in Underground Mines, Stewart Gillies and Hsin Wei Wu

Design Aspects of Underground Rescue Chambers, Stewart Gillies, Hsin Wei Wu, and J. Rau

Analysis of U.S. Small-Mine Compliance Feasibility with Proposed New Respirable Dust Standards and Implications for Better Dust Control Methods, R. Larry Grayson and H. Kinilakodi

Underground Coal Mine Safety Performance: A Decade of Challenges and Improvements, R. Larry Grayson and H. Kinilakodi

Site Characterization, Sustainability Evaluation and Life Cycle Emissions Assessment of Underground Coal Gasification, Zeshan Hyder

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Underground Coal Gasification and Potential for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction, Zeshan Hyder, N. Ripepi, and M. Karmis

NORA Research Agenda Available for Review, F. M. Jenkins and Lee W. Saperstein

Tracking Mine Safety Performance Trends to Assess the Risk for a Fatality, H. Kinilakodi and R. Larry Grayson

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Evaluating Equivalence of the Safe Performance Index (Spi) to a Traditional Risk Analysis, H. Kinilakodi, R. Larry Grayson, and S. A. Oyewole

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Use of Real-Time Surveillance Data for Reservoir Management in a Heterogeneous Carbonate Reservoir, L. Konwar, N. S. Al-Zaabi, A. Mirza, Ameri S. R. M. Al, and Syed M. Tariq

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3D Finite Element Analysis of PWA-Oil Sand Terrain System Interaction, Y. Li, Samuel Frimpong, and W. Y. Liu

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Effect of Ambient Temperature on Stress, Deformation and Temperature of Dump Truck Tire, Y. Li, W. Y. Liu, and Samuel Frimpong

Monitoring Reclaimed Mine Land for Stray CO₂ Hazards, M. Moagabo and Kwame Awuah-Offei

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Eco-Toxicological and Epidemiological Assessment of Human Exposure to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in the Niger Delta, Nigeria, R. Olawoyin, R. Larry Grayson, and O. T. Okareh

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Potential Risk Effect from Elevated Levels of Soil Heavy Metals on Human Health in the Niger Delta, R. Olawoyin, S. A. Oyewole, and R. Larry Grayson

Study on Sustainable Capacity of Coal Mining in China under the Micro-Macro Angle of View, Q. Qi, J. Zhang, and Jerry C. Tien

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Effect of Shock Front Geometry on Shock Depolarization of Pb(Zr 0.52Ti 0.48)O₃ Ferroelectric Ceramics, S. I. Shkuratov, Jason Baird, and E. F. Talantsev

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Gas Breakdown Initiation in Explosive-Driven Pulsed Power Systems: Phenomenon and Possible Mechanisms, S. I. Shkuratov, Jason Baird, and E. F. Talantsev

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Note: Utilizing Pb(Zr 0.95Ti 0.05)O₃ Ferroelectric Ceramics to Scale Down Autonomous Explosive-Driven Shock-Wave Ferroelectric Generators, S. I. Shkuratov, Jason Baird, and E. F. Talantsev

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Miniature 100-KV Explosive-Driven Prime Power Sources Based on Transverse Shock-Wave Depolarization of PZT 95/5 Ferroelectric Ceramics, S. I. Shkuratov, Jason Baird, E. F. Talantsev, E. F. Alberta, W. S. Hackenberger, A. H. Stults, and L. L. Altgilbers

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Method and Apparatus for Jet-Assisted Drilling or Cutting, David A. Summers, Klaus Woelk, Kenneth Doyle Oglesby, and Greg Galecki

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Formation Flow Impairment in Carbonate Reservoirs Due to Asphaltene Precipitation and Deposition during Hydrocarbon Gas Flooding, F. I. Syed, S. G. Ghedan, A. R. Hage, Syed M. Tariq, and H. Shebl