Field Demonstration of Two Pneumatic Backfilling Technologies (open access)

Field Demonstration of Two Pneumatic Backfilling Technologies

Abstract: This U.S. Bureau of Mines (USBM) report summarizes a field demonstration of pneumatic backfiling technologies conducted at the abandoned Hillside Coal and Iron Slope in Vandling, PA. Researchers demonstrated tro pneumatic backfilling technologies recently developed under the USBM's Abandoned Mine Reclamation Research Program, the Pneumatic Pipefeeder and the High-Efficiency Ejector. Both systems had previously been evaluated at the USBM's subsidence abatement investigation laboratory near Fairchance, PA. The objective of the demonstration was to fill 100% of the abandoned tunnel with backfill stone to prevent further subsidence. The Pneumatic Pipefeeder was used for 21 days, at a rate of 63 to 124 t/d (69 to 136 st/d), to fill 88% of the tunnel. The High-Efficiency Ejector was used for 2 days, at a rate of 125 to 132 t/d (138 to 146 st/d) to fill the remaining 12% of the tunnel. The backfill placed by both systems was tightly compacted. The major problem encountered was wear on the polyethylene pipeline from the abrasion of the high-velocity backfill. The use of heavier steel pipe minimized the problem. A cost analysis for the entire project is given.
Date: 1995
Creator: Dyni, Robert C.; Burnett, Mackenzie & Philbin, David
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mine Workings Under a Part of the Southeast Section of the City of Scranton

Map that illustrates sections of the anthracite coal mines beneath the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania to accompany a bulletin issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines.
Date: 1912
Creator: United States. Bureau of Mines.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mine Workings Under a Part of the Hyde Park Section of the City of Scranton

Map that illustrates sections of the anthracite coal mines beneath the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania to accompany a bulletin issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines.
Date: 1912
Creator: United States. Bureau of Mines.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mine Workings Under a Part of the South Section of the City of Scranton

Map that illustrates sections of the anthracite coal mines beneath the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania to accompany a bulletin issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines.
Date: 1912
Creator: United States. Bureau of Mines.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mine Workings Under a Part of the East Section of the City of Scranton

Map that illustrates sections of the anthracite coal mines beneath the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania to accompany a bulletin issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines.
Date: 1912
Creator: United States. Bureau of Mines.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mine Workings Under a Part of the Hyde Park Section of the City of Scranton

Map that illustrates sections of the anthracite coal mines beneath the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania to accompany a bulletin issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines.
Date: 1912
Creator: United States. Bureau of Mines.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mine Workings Under a Part of the Green Ridge Section of the City of Scranton

Map that illustrates sections of the anthracite coal mines beneath the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania to accompany a bulletin issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines.
Date: 1912
Creator: United States. Bureau of Mines.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mine Workings Under a Part of the Central Section of the City of Scranton

Map that illustrates sections of the anthracite coal mines beneath the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania to accompany a bulletin issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines.
Date: 1912
Creator: United States. Bureau of Mines.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mine Workings Under a Part of the Leggetts Gap Section of the City of Scranton

Map that illustrates sections of the anthracite coal mines beneath the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania to accompany a bulletin issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines.
Date: 1912
Creator: United States. Bureau of Mines.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mine Workings Under a Part of the Hyde Park Section of the City of Scranton

Map that illustrates sections of the anthracite coal mines beneath the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania to accompany a bulletin issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines.
Date: 1912
Creator: United States. Bureau of Mines.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mine Workings Under a Part of the West Section of the City of Scranton

Map that illustrates sections of the anthracite coal mines beneath the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania to accompany a bulletin issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines.
Date: 1912
Creator: United States. Bureau of Mines.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mine Workings Under a Part of the North East Section of the City of Scranton

Map that illustrates sections of the anthracite coal mines beneath the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania to accompany a bulletin issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines.
Date: 1912
Creator: United States. Bureau of Mines.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mine Workings Under a Part of the Providence Section of the City of Scranton

Map that illustrates sections of the anthracite coal mines beneath the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania to accompany a bulletin issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines.
Date: 1912
Creator: United States. Bureau of Mines.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mine Workings Under a Part of the Providence Section of the City of Scranton

Map that illustrates sections of the anthracite coal mines beneath the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania to accompany a bulletin issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines.
Date: 1912
Creator: United States. Bureau of Mines.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mine Workings Under a Part of the North Providence Section of the City of Scranton

Map that illustrates sections of the anthracite coal mines beneath the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania to accompany a bulletin issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines.
Date: 1912
Creator: United States. Bureau of Mines.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mine Workings Under a Part of the Central Section of the City of Scranton

Map that illustrates sections of the anthracite coal mines beneath the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania to accompany a bulletin issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines.
Date: 1912
Creator: United States. Bureau of Mines.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mine Workings Under a Part of the South Section of the City of Scranton

Map that illustrates sections of the anthracite coal mines beneath the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania to accompany a bulletin issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines.
Date: 1912
Creator: United States. Bureau of Mines.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mine Workings Under a Part of the Keyser Valley Section of the City of Scranton

Map that illustrates sections of the anthracite coal mines beneath the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania to accompany a bulletin issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines.
Date: 1912
Creator: United States. Bureau of Mines.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mine Workings Under a Part of the North Providence Section of the City of Scranton

Map that illustrates sections of the anthracite coal mines beneath the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania to accompany a bulletin issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines.
Date: 1912
Creator: United States. Bureau of Mines.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mine Workings Under a Part of the Southeast Section of the City of Scranton

Map that illustrates sections of the anthracite coal mines beneath the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania to accompany a bulletin issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines.
Date: 1912
Creator: United States. Bureau of Mines.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mine Workings Under a Part of the Central Section of the City of Scranton

Map that illustrates sections of the anthracite coal mines beneath the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania to accompany a bulletin issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines.
Date: 1912
Creator: United States. Bureau of Mines.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mine Workings Under a Part of the Central Section of the City of Scranton

Map that illustrates sections of the anthracite coal mines beneath the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania to accompany a bulletin issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines.
Date: 1912
Creator: United States. Bureau of Mines.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The UNT Digital Library

Index Map of the City of Scranton

Index map that showing the location of the sections of the anthracite coal mines in relation to the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania. The numbers represent illustrated plates which accompany a bulletin issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines.
Date: 1912
Creator: United States. Bureau of Mines.
Object Type: Map
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mine Workings Under a Part of the Central Section of the City of Scranton

Map that illustrates sections of the anthracite coal mines beneath the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania to accompany a bulletin issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines.
Date: 1912
Creator: United States. Bureau of Mines.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The UNT Digital Library