Title : 
Characteristic power requirements in underground coal mines
         
        
        
            Author_Institution : 
West Virginia Engineering Company, Charleston, W. Va.
         
        
        
        
        
        
        
            Abstract : 
The power consumption in underground coal mines as related to connected horsepower for certain operations or areas is discussed. All the data presented are based upon actual tests extending over a long period of time and represent the average figures for many mines unless otherwise stated.
         
        
            Keywords : 
Belts; Coal; Energy consumption; Face; Foot; Loading; Power demand;
         
        
        
            Journal_Title : 
Electrical Engineering
         
        
        
        
        
            DOI : 
10.1109/EE.1954.6439193