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5/1/2015 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA report detailing the reults a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model that was developed to simulate the interaction between the ventilation airflow, the belt flame spread, and the water spray system in a mine entry.
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1/1/2012 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper describes tests conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the Barricade II Fire Blocking Gel.
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4/1/2010 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper discusses large-scale experiments conducted by NIOSH to evaluate the effectiveness of optical flame detectors, photoelectric smoke detectors, and combined ionization/photoelectric smoke detectors for detecting mining equipment cab fires.
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12/1/2008 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper presents an overview of remote mine sealing technology, introduces the use of Rocsil® foam for remote mine seal installations, and offers a case study for the use of this rigid foam material to remotely construct a temporary in-mine.
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12/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesNIOSH and MSHA are conducting research to test, evaluate, improve, or modify coal mine fire-fighting methodologies through large-scale wood crib fire tests, in which products of combustion can be measured and observations can be assessed.
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3/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesNIOSH 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.
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9/1/2004 - Peer reviewed journal articlesReports on the evaluation of water mist for the suppression of underground mine fires, such as fires in diesel fuel storage areas.
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6/1/1995 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThe 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...
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program