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10/1/2003 - Conference papersDiscusses the evaluation of a seal evaluation method, based on a hydrostatic pressure loading concept, for in-situ testing of seals in an operating mine.
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2/1/2003 - Conference papersReports on NIOSH full-scale experiments to evaluate the explosion-resistant characteristics of several new seal designs for rapid deployment during mine emergencies.
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1/1/2003 - Peer reviewed journal articlesNIOSH, in collaboration with the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the mining industry, and seal manufacturers, conducted a series of full- scale experiments to evaluate the explosion-resistant characteristics of several new seal designs for rapid ...
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12/1/2002 - Reports of InvestigationsEvaluation of the strength characteristics and air leakage resistance of numerous innovative seal designs and ventilation control structures for use in underground coal mines.
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2/1/2002 - Conference papersOver the years, more than 20,000 mine seals have been erected in underground coal mines in the United States. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is conducting research to develop design guidelines, to investigate noninvasive tech...
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1/1/2001 - Conference papersThis paper provides a brief overview of the ongoing study to evaluate the use of these chambers for pressure loading of full-scale seal designs using compressed air, water, or internal gas explosions.
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5/1/2000 - Peer reviewed journal articlesExplosion characteristics such as the minimum explosible concentration and the rock dust inerting requirements were measured for various combustible dusts. The explosion resistance characteristics of seals was also evaluated.
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8/1/1999 - Reports of InvestigationsNIOSH cooperated with Tecrete Industries Pty. Ltd. and BHP Australia Coal to evaluate the strength characteristics and air leakage of four seal and two stopping designs for use in underground coal mines.
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1/1/1996 - Reports of InvestigationsStrength characteristics and air leakage resistance of seals and designs of water traps used in underground coal mines were evaluated in a joint effort by the Pittsburgh Research Center and the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
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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