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7/1/2015An article presenting an assessment of the effects that ground control mesh might have on rock and float coal dust distribution in a coal mine.
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6/25/2015 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA paper examining the particle size distributions, specific surface areas (SSA), and the explosion suppression effectiveness of various rock dusts.
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5/28/2014 - Contracts and cooperative agreementsA contract to transfer protective structure design technology from the defense establishment to the design and construction of seals in the coal industry.
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12/1/2013 - Peer reviewed journal articlesSeismic monitoring provides a useful means for detection and evaluation of events resulting from mining activity.
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10/1/2012 - News articlesThe NIOSH Coal Dust Explosibility Meter (CDEM) is available for purchase and use in underground coal mines. A recent Information Circular supports its use for real-time explosibility testing of rock and coal dust samples.
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9/21/2012 - Research areasEmergency Management Topic Page
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3/1/2012 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper describes the research conducted to quantify a relationship between measured values of radiated seismic energy and peak explosive pressure generated.
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1/1/2010 - Conference papersThis paper discusses several milestone events that show the progress of methane control research in underground coal mines.
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1/1/2010 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper discusses some concepts and preliminary test results for a Passive Mine Blast Attenuator (PMBA) that can provide a useful alternative to increasingly larger and stronger stand-alone mine seals.
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9/1/2009 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis study investigates how limestone rock dust prevents the propagation of coal dust explosions by assessing its changes in chemical composition.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program