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• 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.
• 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.
• 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.