Evolution of the Continuous Miner
- Organization:
- The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
- Pages:
- 10
- File Size:
- 1162 KB
- Publication Date:
- Jan 1, 1978
Abstract
This paper will trace the development of underground coal mining machinery from the days of the tiny air-powered machines to today's 60-ton electric-powered continuous miners. Some important design features which have made the modern fixed-drum continuous miner a success will be examined.
Citation
APA: (1978) Evolution of the Continuous Miner
MLA: Evolution of the Continuous Miner. The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 1978.