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• Remote Mine Fire Suppression Technology
  11/1/2007 - Conference papers
  This paper presents a summary of remote mine firefighting technologies used in U.S. underground coal mines and the results of completed NIOSH research in that area.
• Effectiveness of Various Concentrations of an Inert Gas Mixture for Preventing and Suppressing Mining Equipment Cab Fires: Development of a Dual-Cab Fire Inerting System
  3/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  NIOSH conducted large-scale experiments to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of various concentrations of an inert gas mixture for preventing and suppressing cab fires. This has led to the choice of an optimum gas mixture concentration.
• Mine Fires - Measuring the Efficacy of Gas-Enhanced Foam
  6/1/2006 - Conference papers
  NIOSH conducted research with U.S. Foam Technologies, Inc. and On Site Gas Systems, Inc., on the remote application of extinguishing agents to improve deployment strategies, and limit miner exposure and ensure the best outcome during a mine fire.
• Evaluation of Remotely Installed Mine Seals for Mine Fire Control
  6/1/2006 - Conference papers
  NIOSH is conducting full-scale underground experiments at its Lake Lynn Experimental Mine to identify and remedy existing shortcomings of remote sealing technology in order to develop new and improved technologies for the mining industry.
• The Effects of Ventilation and Preburn Time on Water Mist Extinguishing of Diesel Fuel Pool Fires
  9/1/2004 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  Reports on the evaluation of water mist for the suppression of underground mine fires, such as fires in diesel fuel storage areas.
• Evaluation of the Bagged Stone Dust Barrier Effectiveness in a Bord and Pillar Mine
  6/1/2001 - Conference papers
  A project to evaluate the South African bagged stone dust explosion barrier was successfully completed at the NIOSH Lake Lynn Experimental Mine.
• Innovative Strategies for Mine Fire Preparedness
  6/1/1998 - Conference papers
  There has been some improvement in overall mine fire preparedness. However, little data has been gathered on a site-by-site basis to determine what improvements might be made on a local level.
• Inflatable Partitions for High-Expansion Foam Generators
  6/1/1995 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  The U.S. Bureau of Mines (USBM) has developed an inflatable feed-tube seal (IFTS) for high-expansion foam generators. The IFTS is a lightweight, portable, rectangular inflatable bag that can be used by firefighters to rapidly seal large openings, such a...