Mining Publication: Practical Techniques to Improve the Air Quality in Underground Stone Mines
Original creation date: October 2002
Researchers working for the National lnstitute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) at the Pittsburgh Research Laboratory are developing ways to protect the health of miners. Part of that effort is devoted to improving the air quality in underground stone mines by developing ventilation techniques that can be used in these types of operations. The air quality in these large opening nonmetal mines can be significantly improved by using diesel particulate matter (DPM) controls along with sufficient ventilation quantities to remove contaminants. Practical methods of ventilating these underground stone mines can be accomplished by using mine layouts that course and separate ventilation air through the use of stoppings. The design, construction, and maintenance of effective stoppings in large openings have been a real challenge to mine operators. Several different types of stoppings have and can be used for this application. The choice of stopping design, material used, and construction techniques should be dependent upon a number of factors such as the intended life and effectiveness desired.
Authors: RH Grau, TP Mucho, SB Robertson, AC Smith, F Garcia
Conference Paper - October 2002
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20023129
Mine Ventilation: Proceedings of the North American/Ninth U.S. Mine Ventilation Symposium, De Souze E, ed. (Kingston, Ontario, Canada) Lisse, Netherlands: A. A. Balkema, 2002 Oct; :123-129
See Also
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- A Computer Software Program that Estimates Air Quantity Requirements in Large Opening Stone Mines
- Controlling Dust Exposures in Longwall Mining Utilizing A Simple Barrier
- The Effects of Water Emulsified Fuel on Diesel Particulate Matter Concentrations in Underground Mines
- Maximizing the Ventilation of Large-Opening Mines
- Pillar Design Issues for Underground Stone Mines
- Preventing Injuries Caused by Unrecognized Stone Mine Roof Beam Failures With a Pro-Active Roof Control Plan
- Roof Span Design for Underground Stone Mines
- Technique to Assess Hazards in Underground Stone Mines: the Roof Fall Risk Index (RFRI)
- Ventilation Planning Layouts for Large Opening Mines
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- Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program