The design of a hydraulic jet coal cutting head.

Author

Rodney Steven Eck

Abstract

"The use of high-pressure water as a tool for cutting coal is discussed. A proposed longwall coal mining machine utilizing oscillating water jets to cut coal is presented. Apparatus for experimentation using high pressure water involving single and dual oscillating jets was designed, constructed, and tested. The design of the cutting head for the proposed mining machine is considered"-- Abstract, p. ii

Advisor(s)

Lehnhoff, T. F., 1939-

Committee Member(s)

Edwards, Charles L.
Summers, David A.

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

1975

Pagination

xi, 107 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 29-31)

Rights

© 1975 Rodney Steven Eck, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Thesis Number

T 4024

Print OCLC #

5982043

Recommended Citation

Eck, Rodney Steven, "The design of a hydraulic jet coal cutting head." (1975). Masters Theses. 3086.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/3086