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12/1/2011 - Technology NewsTo update the current SPONCOM software to SponCom 2.0 with a Windows-based platform, using tabs and easy-to-navigate screens for entering or selecting data.
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9/1/2011 - PC softwareSoftware to aid mining operators, regulatory bodies, and consultants in the assessment of the spontaneous combustion risk of an underground mining operation.
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6/1/2010 - Conference papersThis study's goal was to validate the use of Ventgraph in a deep M/NM mine fire and illustrate its use as a valuable tool in mine ventilation, fire, and evacuation planning.
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11/1/2009 - Conference papersIn this paper, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling results for both bleeder and bleederless ventilation systems are presented and the difference between two systems is discussed.
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12/1/2008 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper presents an overview of remote mine sealing technology, introduces the use of Rocsil® foam for remote mine seal installations, and offers a case study for the use of this rigid foam material to remotely construct a temporary in-mine.
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6/1/2006 - Conference papersThis paper focuses on the flow patterns within the gob under three different ventilation systems: one-entry and two-entry bleederless systems, as well as a three-entry bleeder system.
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6/1/2005 - Conference papersThe focus of this paper is the use of a GAG 3A jet engine system to either combat large out-of-control fires or render an entire mine inert when access to problem areas is difficult or impossible.
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1/1/1996 - Conference papersThe United States Bureau of Mines (USBM) developed sponcom to aid in the assessment of the spontaneous combustion risk of an underground mining operation.
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1/1/1994 - Information CircularsThe U.S. Bureau of Mines conducted a worldwide literature review of bleederless ventilation practices to evaluate their use as a spontaneous combustion control measure in U.S. coal mines. This report describes the types of ventilation systems used throu...
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10/1/1994 - Technology NewsAn expert system computer program is described that can predict the spontaneous combustion potential of a mining operation.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program