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6/1/2001 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper describes laboratory experiments in a wind tunnel with a roll crusher to identify relationships among crushing parameters, product size, coal rank properties and airborne dust generation.
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5/1/2001 - Peer reviewed journal articlesOverhead electric power lines present a serious electrocution hazard to personnel in a variety of industries. There is a practical low-cost concept to detect actual contact of mobile equipment with a high-voltage line and provide a warning.
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4/1/2001 - Peer reviewed journal articlesMany types of heavy equipment used in the mining and construction industries use enclosed cabs to protect equipment operators from dust and noise exposure. A cooperative research study with a mining company and a cab filtration company was conducted to...
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3/1/2001 - Peer reviewed journal articlesCoal miners often handle heavy electrical power cables, weighing up to 10 kg per meter. These cables are manually lifted and attached to the mine roof to prevent damage from mobile underground equipment.
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1/1/2001 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper summarizes case studies where unusual circumstances required that a longwall retreat into or through previously driven rooms. Two types of roof failure are identified and discussed.
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Application of Radio-Frequency Identification Systems to Collision Avoidance in Metal/Nonmetal Mines1/1/2001 - Peer reviewed journal articlesNew developments in radio frequency identification (RFID) systems show promise for reducing the number of collisions in mines. This paper describes tests conducted on off-the-shelf RFID systems and the subsequent development of a custom RFID system.
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11/1/2000 - Peer reviewed journal articlesHealth research studies have identified that the risk of developing and the severity of CWP are directly related to the amount of respirable dust exposure and the coal rank. The Pittsburgh Research Laboratory is pursuing more in-depth studies of coal ch...
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10/1/2000 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis article reviews various dust control technologies developed over the years at the Pittsburgh Research Laboratory of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to provide various options and alternatives to lower bag machine o...
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10/1/2000 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA report on technology to enhance safety during mine hoisting developed by NIOSH researchers.
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8/1/2000 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper discusses the application of global positioning system (GPS) data, accelerometers, and pressure transducers to provide feedback about equipment operations and identify the cause of truck jolts.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program