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This NIOSH publication demonstrates how existing and new engineering controls can be used to reduce face methane levels.
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10/1/1999 - Reports of InvestigationsAn analysis of the consequences of increasing longwall panel dimensions, particularly face width, in gassy coalbeds. Continuous longwall face emission monitoring studies were conducted at two adjacent mines operating in the Pocahontas No. 3 Coalbed, whe...
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1/1/1988 - Reports of InvestigationsThe Bureau of Mines conducted an investigation into the occurrence of outbursts of salt known to be responsible for explosions, fatalities, and damage in domal salt mines. The purpose of the investigation was to develop a basis for predicting these outb...
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1/1/1984 - Reports of InvestigationsThis report considers the results achieved when 80 domal salt samples were tested for gas content by dissolution in a controlled atmosphere chamber.
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1/1/1984 - Reports of InvestigationsMethane-drainage holes must be completely filled by grout before mining to prevent the emission of large quantities of gas during mine-through, which would constitute an explosion hazard. In November 1980, seven horizontal holes at the multipurpose bore...
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1/1/1984 - Reports of InvestigationsSince 1970, abnormally high methane emissions have been observed in eastern sections of the Federal No. 2 Mine operating in the Pittsburgh coalbed in northern West Virginia. The nature and volume of these emissions indicate a source other than the coalb...
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1/1/1978 - Reports of InvestigationsThe Bureau of Mines investigated the presence and extent of methane accumulations in mine roof cavities using a full-scale mine model. Methane was released at a constant rate into the roof of a cavity built onto a 700-ft wind tunnel.
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1/1/1977 - Reports of InvestigationsThis Bureau of Mines report deals with water infusion of coalbeds, which can control methane emission at face areas during developmental mining and which may sometimes suppress dust. Studies show that water infused into the coalbed flows through the fra...
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1/1/1975 - Reports of InvestigationsGeological surveys were completed in six coal mines to study the overall geology of the coalbed, and to use the resulting data to evaluate the influence of the geological characteristics of the coalbed on safe and efficient coal extraction.
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1/1/1973 - Reports of InvestigationsA geologic study of Mines 32 and 33 in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, was conducted as part of a methane control research program.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program