A comparative test of the air consumption of rock drills

Author

John Elmer Schultz
Christian R. Miller

Abstract

"The aim of this thesis is an attempt to determine the relative efficiency, of four standard types of rock drills, as to air consumption. The air consumption was based upon the cubic inch of rock drilled by each machine. The orifice method of measurement being utilized, in connection with the exhaust to determine the desired consumption"--page 1.

Advisor(s)

Forbes, Carroll Ralph

Department(s)

Mining Engineering

Degree Name

B.S. in Mining Engineering

Comments

Illustrated by authors.

Publisher

Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy

Publication Date

1911

Pagination

ii, 12 pages

Rights

© 1911 John Elmer Schultz and Christian R. Miller, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Air-compressors -- TestingRock-drills -- Testing

Thesis Number

T 263

Print OCLC #

5933585

Electronic OCLC #

311085843

Recommended Citation

Schultz, John Elmer and Miller, Christian R., "A comparative test of the air consumption of rock drills" (1911). Bachelors Theses. 70.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/bachelors_theses/70