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Why were elevators used in coal mine shafts in the 19th century?
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∙ 14y ago
from what I hear, they still use elevators. Know of a guy who repairs conveyor systems and has had to go down elevators (sometimes it takes an hour) to get underground! This is in 2009!
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Why are there always two shafts in a coal mine?
safety
What major problem in the coal mining industry did Thomas Newcomen's steam engine help solve?
pumping water out of shafts -----> NovaNET answer Creating new tools. It operated pumps to control flooding of the mines.
What was the relationship between the steam engine and the coal mine?
The steam engine needs coal, the coal comes from the coal mine
Is coal pumped from wells?
Coal is mined from coal mines. Liquids like oil can be pumped from wells, but solid chunks of coal cannot.
Is coal man made?
No, coal is a natural resource.
What Caused the late 19th century insutrialization?
Coal
How ma ny shafts does a Coal Mine have?
There is 2 shafts in a coal mine.
What was the most popular toy in the 19th century?
Coal powered vibrators
Why are there always two shafts in a coal mine?
safety
Which two natural resources were the most necessary for the developent of american industry during the 19th century?
Iron Ore and Coal
Which two natural resources were most necessary for the develop of American industry during the 19th century?
Iron Ore and Coal
Which two natural resources were the most necessary for the development of American industry during the 19th century?
Iron Ore and Coal
How many shafts do coal mines have?
mines have one shaft
Which fuels became popular in nineteenth century?
During the 19th century, coal became the most popular fuel for heating and industrial purposes due to its abundance and efficiency. Towards the end of the century, the discovery and use of oil and natural gas also began to rise in popularity, particularly for transportation and lighting.
What is the elevation for the US?
Elevators carry people and things into the upper floors of multi-story buildings, or underground in uses such as coal and salt mining.
How is coal turned into electricity?
Since coal is underground, it must be mined in order to be used. Many coal beds are near the surface. Special machines remove the top layer of soil and rock to expose the coal. This type of mining is surface mining. Some coal lies deep below ground, requiring miners to dig long shafts into the ground. Miners ride elevators deep below the surface to dig out the coal. About 92 percent of the coal that is mined is used to generate electricity. Power plants burn coal and use the heat to boil water into steam. The steam turns large turbine blades, which generate electricity. Manufacturing plants use about four percent of the coal to make plastics, tar, fertilizers, steel, and medicine. The remaining coal is shipped oversees to other countries.
What was the energy source for most American mills in the early 19th century?
19th century factories were often powered by mills that used the running water of a river. This is part of the reason many industrial towns were built on rivers. They were also powered by coal.
