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A solution to
satisfying OSHA ambient noise standards EPA looks at waste process
water, high-pressure water jets used to augment oil well drills, water
jetting equip. used by Ford Motor Co., Ltd. Melbourne, Australia;
hydroblasting being extensively for removal of Zebra mussel from intake
pipes
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1991/April |
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Granite quarrying
companies scurry to comply with MSHA's policy letter No. 89-IV; major
remedial work planned on freeway system in earthquake prone San
Francisco Bay area; water jets being considered for drilling during
construction of underground radio-active waste depositories
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1990/April |
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Flow Research changes
name to Quest Integrated, Inc., cutting thick, multiphased fabrics
continues to be application with problems, Savannah News Press reports
2-ton sample of phosphate ore collected from Continental Shelf using
borehole miner
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1990/August |
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Many inquiries
received re: size of U.S. market in water jetting equipment
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1990/December |
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Recent fuel storage
tank explosions spark interest in the use of abrasive water jets for
this application, disagreement concerning mode of application with water
jets in asbestos removal, reinforced concrete can be drilled with an
abrasive jet drill, water jet drills without abrasives can be drilled
used in combination with mechanical drilling of reinforced concrete,
Toro introduces water jetting device for aerating golf courses, utility
institutes policy to cover fluid jet injuries after worker loses a part
of hand from fluid jet injection injury
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1990/June |
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Some unresolved
issues being debated currently among water jetters
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1990/February |
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USSR develops water
jet mining equipment to mine gold remotely from surface through a
borehole, search continues for effective way to cut metal tubing with
abrasive jet
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1991/February |
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Use of water jets to
strip paint from airplanes, debate continues re: water jetting in
flammable atmospheres, use of water jets in deactivating military
ordinants under consideration
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1991/December |
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WJTA members involved
in asbestos removal urged to read proposed OSHA rule on occupational
exposure to asbestos minerals in July 20 issue of Federal Register,
body of medical knowledge to aid in treatment of jetting injuries
sought, abrasive jet cutting used in offshore construction |
1990/October |
