The third edition of Air and Gas Drilling describes the basic simulation models for drilling deep wells with air or gas drilling fluids, gasified two-phase drilling fluids, and stable foam drilling fluids. The models are the basis for the development of a systematic method for p…
2.2.1. Polymer Flooding2.2.2. High-Viscosity Polymer Slugs; 2.2.3. Surfactant-Polymer (SP); 2.2.3.1. Surfactants; 2.2.3.2. Field Cases; 2.2.4. Alkali-Surfactant-Polymer Flooding (ASP); 2.2.4.1. Theory; 2.2.4.2. Laboratory Studies; 2.2.4.3. Economics; 2.2.4.4. Field Cases; 2.2.5.…
Provides an easy-to-read introduction to the area of polymer flooding to improve oil production The production and utilization of oil has transformed our world. However, dwindling reserves are forcing industry to manage resources more efficiently, while searching for alternative…
"The Future of Mining in South Africa: Sunset or Sunrise? is the first of its kind in South Africa. The book aims to catalyse change by gathering together fragmented views into unifying conversations about the future of mining in South Africa and other countries across the miner…
Advanced Mine Ventilation presents the reader with a unique book providing the theory and applications for designing mine ventilation with computers, controlling respirable coal dust and diesel particulate matter, combustible gas control and, mine fire management. The book summa…
"Geomechanics and Geodynamics of Rock Masses Selected Papers contains selected contributions from EUROCK 2018, the 2018 International Symposium of the International Society for Rock Mechanics (ISRM 2018, Saint Petersburg, Russia, 2226 May 2018). Dedicated to recent advances and …
Mining haul roads: theory and practice
by Thompson, Roger, Peroni, Rodrigo, Visser, A. T.
"Mining operations may be classified into surface mining and underground operations where mining takes place in tunnels and galleries. In both situations roads play a key role as a typical mining operation consists of moving overburden and ore from where the material was formed …
This book provides a thorough, up-to-date overview of wastes accumulating at mine sites. It deals comprehensively with sulfidic mine wastes, mine water, tailings, cyanidation wastes of gold-silver ores, radioactive wastes of uranium ores, and wastes of phosphate and potash ores.…