Mining Workshop: Strategies to Reduce Miners Exposure to DPM and Gases (Elko)
Elko, Nevada: June 5, 2007 - June 6, 2007
Sponsored by the Nevada Mining Association, NIOSH and the Mine Safety and Health Administration. The following documents from the Workshop are available for downloading:
Introduction
Welcome and Introduction
Russ Fields, NvMA
Overview of Current Metal/Nonmetal Diesel Regulations
James Petrie, MSHA
Controlling Exposure of Underground Miners to Diesel Particulate Matter and Gases
Chair: Aleksandar Bugarski, NIOSH
Introduction to an Integrated Approach toward Reducing Exposure of Underground Miners to Diesel Emissions
Aleksandar Bugarski, NIOSH
Selection of Engines for Underground Mining Applications
George Saseen, MSHA
Alternative Fuels in Underground Mines
George Schnakenberg, NIOSH
Role of Engine Emissions Assisted Maintenance Program for Underground Mines
Steve Forbush, Arch Coal
Monitoring Exposure to Diesel Particulate Matter and Gases
George Schnakenberg, NIOSH
Exhaust After Treatment Technologies
Chair: Steve Forbush, Arch Coal
Diesel Exhaust Aftertreatment Technologies
Wayne Cochrane, Lubrizol ECS
Effects of Exhaust Aftertreatment Technologies on Concentrations of Diesel Particulate Matter and Gases in Underground Mine
Aleksandar Bugarski, NIOSH
Application of Diesel Emissions Reduction Controls for Nonroad Construction Equipment
Michael Block, Emisstar LLC
Exhaust Aftertreatment Technologies in Metal/Nonmetal Mines
Sean McGinn, McGinn Integration
Exhaust After Treatment Technologies at Greens Creek
Mark Good, Kennecott
Exhaust After Treatment Technologies at Stillwater Mining Company
Richard Collins, Stillwater Mining Company
Exhaust After Treatment Technologies in Coal Mines
Steve Forbush, Arch Coal
Monitoring Concentrations of Diesel Particulate Matter and Gases
Chair: George Schnakenberg, NIOSH
Personal Exposure Monitoring and Efforts to Mitigate Exposure
James Petrie, MSHA
Instrumentation and Methods for Monitoring Concentrations of Gases Emitted by Diesel Engines
George Schnakenberg, NIOSH
Instrumentation and Methods for Monitoring Concentrations of Particulates Emitted by Diesel Engines
Steven Mischler, NIOSH
Program for Monitoring Concentrations and Exposures to Diesel Particulate Matter and Gases in Underground Mines
Jennifer Hass, Queenstake Resources, Inc.
Program for Monitoring Concentrations and Exposures to Diesel Particulate Matter and Gases in Underground Mines
Buck Chamberlain, Stillwater Mining
Forum
Biodiesel and Synthetic Fuels
Chair: George Schnakenberg, NIOSH
Thermal Converter
Rod Hosilyk, Universal Combustion Technology
Biodiesel Supply
Dave Campbell, Haycock Petroleum
Experience with Synthetic Fuels
Steve Forbush, Arch Coal
Engine Session
Chair: George Saseen, MSHA
Engine Technologies for Tier 3 and 4
Michael Block, Emisstar
Electronic Engine Diagnostic Tools
John De La Hunt, Smith DDA
Interpretation on Diesel Engine Emissions Data
Steve Forbush, Arch Coal
Estimation of Diesel Particulate Matter Emissions and the Elko Estimator Training Spreadsheet referenced on slide 13 (a functional DPM Estimator spreadsheet in Excel format can be obtained from the author)
George Saseen, MSHA
Forum
Wrap-Up and Closing Comments
See Also
- AQE - Air Quantity Estimator - 1.0.3
- A Computer Software Program that Estimates Air Quantity Requirements in Large Opening Stone Mines
- Diesel Exhaust
- The Effectiveness of Selected Technologies in Controlling Diesel Emissions in an Underground Mine: Isolated Zone Study at Stillwater Mining Company's Nye Mine
- Evaluation of a Wearable Monitor for Measuring Real-time Diesel Particulate Matter Concentrations in Several Underground Mines
- Exposure Monitoring of Dust and Toxic Substances
- Real-time Diesel Particulate Monitor for Underground Mines
- Strategies to Reduce Miners Exposure to DPM and Gases (Reno)
- Technology News 514 - The Air Quantity Estimator (AQE): A New Computer Software Tool for Large-opening Mine Ventilation Planning
- Underground Mine Diesel Particulate Monitor Network
- Page last reviewed: 1/22/2013
- Page last updated: 1/22/2013
- Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program