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1/1/2001 - Conference papersThis paper presents the results of a side-by-side comparison of the respirable dust dosimeter and gravimetric respirable dust sampler in a controlled experimental environent in the laboratory and in underground coal mines under normal operating conditions.
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1/1/2001 - Conference papersThe importance of controlling respirable dust and methane gas levels in underground coal mining cannot be underestimated. While respirable dust can significantly affect the occupational health of underground coal miner, methane gas accumulations pose s...
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1/1/2001 - Conference papersLongwall mining equipment has improved dramatically over the last 15 years. Although significant gains in longwall dust control have been made, they have been challenged by significant increases in coal extraction rates resulting in more dust being gene...
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9/1/2000 - Conference papersThe importance of controlling respirable dust and methane gas levels in underground coal mining cannot be underestimated. This paper reviews practical applications of water sprays and dust scrubbers to control respirable dust and methane gas on continu...
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3/1/1999 - Conference papersTwo types of airflow splitting methods for improving longwall dust control were investigated by NIOSH's Pittsburgh Research Laboratory. These methods included a transducer mesh barrier and a staged spray barrier system.
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2/1/1997 - Conference papersNIOSH conducted dust surveys at 13 longwalls operating throughout the U.S. and collected information to: identify current operating practices on these longwalls, identify the types of dust controls in use, etc.
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2/1/1997 - Conference papersNIOSH initiated the development of a fixed-site machine-mounted continuous respirable dust monitor. The technology chosen for monitor development is the Rupprecht and Patashnick Co., Inc. tapered element oscillating microbalance. Laboratory and in-mine ...
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8/1/1996 - Conference papersIn response to an MSHA task group recommendation, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Pittsburgh Research Center, initiated the development of a fixed-site machine-mounted continuous respirable dust monitor.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program