Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
as it cuts
English answer:
as the borer penetrates/cuts into the rock
Added to glossary by
Peter Simon
Aug 17, 2015 06:45
8 yrs ago
English term
as it cuts
English
Tech/Engineering
Mining & Minerals / Gems
Automated Boring Machines
Ore grade Analysis- to follow ore grade as it cuts (in development)
Responses
| 4 +3 | as the borer penetrates/cuts into the rock |
Peter Simon
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Change log
Aug 17, 2015 07:01: Tony M changed "Field" from "Science" to "Tech/Engineering"
Aug 31, 2015 07:33: Peter Simon Created KOG entry
Responses
+3
4 hrs
Peter Simon
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Works in: English to Hungarian, Hungarian to English, Dutch to Hungarian, and 2 more.
Related KudoZ points
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4
Selected
as the borer penetrates/cuts into the rock
I think 'it' should refer to the borers (not the technology, but perhaps as that's closest, the maker of the transcript was tempted to use the singular). So as the borers cut (or the borer cuts), i.e. the ore is penetrated deeper and deeper, ore grade analysis is performed.
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Note added at 4 hrs (2015-08-17 11:35:01 GMT)
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Thanks for the invitation, Ivan. We'll see what others have to say.
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Note added at 4 hrs (2015-08-17 11:35:01 GMT)
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Thanks for the invitation, Ivan. We'll see what others have to say.
Peer comment(s):
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Terry Richards
: The new context makes this seem right.
2 hrs
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Thanks, Terry!
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| agree |
Yvonne Gallagher
: I prefer the singular here: as the borer cuts
9 hrs
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Thanks, me too.
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| agree |
Phong Le
3 days 22 hrs
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Thank you!
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Selected automatically based on peer agreement."
Discussion
Potash Mines have the technology to run their Borers automatically.
Though constantly changing (improving?) technology keeps outdating their systems.
Technology Used
Ore grade Analysis- to follow ore grade as it cuts (in development)
Using radiation profiles- to follow a specific seam (in use)
Ground penetrating radar- to check for ground stability and changes in conditions (in development)
Thanks, Peter.