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• A Global Inventory of Mine Rescue Training Facilities: Compendium of Ideas to Improve U.S. Coal Mine Rescue Training
  2/1/2009 - Conference papers
  This paper presents a summary of domestic and international coal mine rescue training facilities and identifies those that provide unique, real-life, and/or state-of-the-art training.
• Effect of Air Velocity on Conveyor Belt Fire Suppression Systems
  2/1/2009 - Conference papers
  Researchers evaluated four different types of fire suppression systems to study the effect of air velocity on extinguishing conveyor belt fires. Details are presented on the large-scale fire test set-up and arrangement of fire suppression systems.
• Emerging Technologies: Aiding Responders in Mine Emergencies and During the Escape From Smoke-Filled Passageways
  12/1/2001 - Conference papers
  Technology and realistic training simulations have been identified for the general workforce and mine emergency responders. Laser lights and lifelines were beneficial in leading personnel to safety and out of the mine in smoke-filled passageways.
• Responders to Underground Mine Fires
  8/1/2001 - Conference papers
  Fire is a major concern for those who work in underground mines. This paper focuses on responders' preparedness for fire.
• Mine Rescue and Response
  9/1/2000 - Conference papers
  This paper describes technology and training that has been identified for underground emergency responders.
• Validation of the Ventgraph Program for Use in Metal/Non-metal Mines
  6/1/2010 - Conference papers
  This 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.
• Application of Gas-Enhanced Foam at the Excel No. 3 Mine Fire
  6/1/2005 - Conference papers
  This paper presents a discussion of the firefighting approach at the Excel No. 3 Mine and an analysis of the results of the application of gas-enhanced foam technology.
• Evaluation of Gas-Enhanced Foam for Suppressing Coal Mine Fires
  6/1/2005 - Conference papers
  NIOSH, in cooperation with U.S. Foam Technologies, Inc., conducted a series of experiments at its Lake Lynn Experimental Mine to study the stability, transport, control, and fire extinguishing effectiveness of nitrogen-enhanced foam technology.
• Safety Concerns Associated With the Use of Electrically Powered Haulage to Remove Workers from Mines During Main Fan Stoppages
  10/1/2002 - Conference papers
  The roles of main mine fans in underground mines are to induce airflow and continuously remove hazardous gases and dust. This paper concentrates on those mines having only one fan to provide ventilation needs.
• Mine Emergency Response Command Center Training Using Computer Simulation
  8/1/2002 - Conference papers
  This paper discusses the Mine Emergency Response Interactive Training Simulation (MERITS), a computerized simulation for providing mine emergency command center training.