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8/15/2012 - Information CircularsThis IC details a NIOSH investigation on the CDEM’s ability to accurately predict the explosibility of coal and rock dust mixtures. The conclusions support the field use of the CDEM to measure the explosibility of coal and rock dust mixtures.
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In this report, several practical guidelines are recommended for controlling longwall coalbed methane. All predictions are based on determinations made for the Pittsburgh Coalbed in southwestern Pennsylvania.
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1/1/1994 - Information CircularsThis paper describes the history and technology of methane drainage in the US and other countries.
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11/1/2016 - Information CircularsA report presenting research into the potential explosion hazard associated with excessive coal dust accumulating on elevated surfaces, the efficacy of wet rock dusting, and the need for mines to develop comprehensive rock dusting programs
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6/1/2006 - Book chapters, Information CircularsThis chapter summarizes how certain geologic features may be associated with unexpected increases in gas emissions during coal mining. These unexpected emissions have the potential to create explosive conditions in the underground workplace. Also discu...
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6/1/2006 - Book chapters, Information CircularsThis chapter gives guidelines for preventing methane gas explosions at continuous miner sections in coal mines, both at continuous miners and at roof bolters. The need to control peak methane emissions is particularly stressed. Emphasis is also placed...
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6/1/2006 - Information CircularsThis handbook describes effective methods for the control of methane gas in mines and tunnels. It assumes the reader is familiar with mining.
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9/1/2002 - Information CircularsThis paper discusses a technique developed in partnership with RAG Twentymile Coal Co., Oak Creek, CO, for incorporating employee participation at all levels in fire prevention and safe equipment operation training outside of traditional classrooms.
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8/1/2000 - Information CircularsProvides a detailed description of a data collection instrument used to profile the fire prevention and response capabilities of a mine site.
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1/1/1994 - Information CircularsThe U.S. Bureau of Mines conducted a worldwide literature review of bleederless ventilation practices to evaluate their use as a spontaneous combustion control measure in U.S. coal mines. This report describes the types of ventilation systems used throu...
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program