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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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9/17/2012 - Contracts and cooperative agreementsA contract to evaluate the use of Barricade II Fire Blocking Gel for use in mine fire prevention, control, or fire suppression technologies.
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4/1/2010 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper discusses large-scale experiments conducted by NIOSH to evaluate the effectiveness of optical flame detectors, photoelectric smoke detectors, and combined ionization/photoelectric smoke detectors for detecting mining equipment cab fires.
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9/1/2007 - Conference papersThis paper discusses methods for protecting U.S. underground coal mines from explosions of methane gas and coal dust, and presents new research, such as the Coal Dust Explosibility Meter, a handheld device to directly measure coal dust explosibility.
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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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7/1/2006 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA study of the ignition of non-fire-resistant hydraulic fluid sprays was conducted by NIOSH. Both an open flame and a hot steel surface were used as the external heat sources.
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6/1/2006 - Conference papersMSHA's reports and mining database were analyzed, and interviews and observations with mine workers and welders were conducted to determine the root causes of coal mine fires and explosions caused by flame cutting and welding operations.
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3/1/2005 - Conference papersNIOSH used ground-penetrating radar (GPR) technology to determine if each of three test mine seals were uniformly constructed. The results suggest that GPR could be used as a tool to evaluate mine seal characteristics and construction uniformity.
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9/1/2002 - Technology NewsIn an effort to determine the effectiveness of multiple types of fire sensors for early and reliable mine fire detection, NIOSH has evaluated multiple sensors for early mine fire detection and nuisance signal discrimination.
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9/1/2002 - Information CircularsThis paper discusses a technique developed in partnership with RAG Twentymile Coal Co., Oak Creek, CO, for incorporating employee participation at all levels in fire prevention and safe equipment operation training outside of traditional classrooms.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program