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11/1/2007 - Conference papersThis 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.
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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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6/1/2006 - Conference papersNIOSH 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.
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6/1/2006 - Conference papersNIOSH 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.
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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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6/1/2001 - Conference papersA project to evaluate the South African bagged stone dust explosion barrier was successfully completed at the NIOSH Lake Lynn Experimental Mine.
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6/1/1998 - Conference papersThere 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.
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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