The Coal Operators' Conference has been held at the University of Wollongong since 1998. The Conference is organised by Mining Engineering - University of Wollongong.
For further information contact Naj Aziz (Chairman and Convenor), School of Civil, Mining and Environmental Engineering, University of Wollongong, 2522.
Tel: (02) 4221 3449.
Email: .
See also the UOW Mining Science and Technology website.
Full listing of conference papers here:
1998 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018
Complete proceedings as printed, with front and end matter, available here:
1998 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018
Papers from 2003
Longwall "Pore Pressure" Gas Emission Model, D. Ashelford
Proceedings of the 2003 Coal Operators' Conference, Naj Aziz
Double Shear Testing of Bolts, N. Aziz, D. Pratt, and R. Williams
Study of Load Transfer Capacity of Bolts Using Short Encapsulation Push Test, N. Aziz and B. Webb
Southern Districts Emergency Escape System, P. Baker
Application of Bulk Coal Self-Heating Tests to Longwall Operations, B. Beamish, J. Phillips, M. Brown, and D. Millers
Case Studies in the Application of Influence Functions to Visualising Surface Subsidence, R. Byrnes
Respirable Dust Results From NSW Longwall Mines, K. Cram
Laboratory Testing of Rock Bolt Stress Corrosion Cracking, E. Gamboa and A. Atrens
Update on Outbursts and In-Seam Drilling in 2002, J. Hanes
The Challenge to Improve the Prediction of Subsidence Impacts, C. Harvey
Investigations Into Premature Rock Bolt Failures in the Australian Coal Mining Industry, B. Hebblewhite, M. Fabjanczyk, and P. Gray
Analysis of unsupported roof spans highwall mining at Moura coal mine, John Hoelle
High Risk Management in Two Long Wall Operations, R. Kahler and M. Slater
Longwall Roof Control by Calculation of the Shield Support Requirements, U. Langosch, U. Ruppel, and U. Wyink
Hazard Management in Longwall Installations, B. Lyne
The Coal Mine Roof Rating in Mining Engineering Practice, C. Mark and G. M. Molinda
Controlling and Reducing Heat on Longwall Faces, P. Mitchell
New Regulation for Health, Safety and Subsidence, R. Regan
Roof Support in Gateroads in Multiple Seam Longwalls - Lessons From Ultraclosse Mining at Gibson's Colliery, Ross W. Seedsman
Roadway Span Stability in Thick Seam Mining - Field Monitoring and Numerical Investigation at Moranbah North Mine, B. Shen, B. Poulsen, M. Kelly, Jan Nemcik, and C. Hanson
Tailgate Support Design - An Empirical and Analytical Approach, G. Tarrant
The Impacts of Mine Subsidence on Creeks, River Valleys and Gorges Due to Underground Coal Mining Operations, A. Waddington and D. Kay
The Use of Sonic Velocity Logs to Define Potential Goaf Delamination Horizons, B. Ward
The Measurement of Airflow Through Regulators, H. W. Wu, S. Gillies, and T. Mayes