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This NIOSH publication demonstrates how existing and new engineering controls can be used to reduce face methane levels.
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10/1/1999 - Reports of InvestigationsAn analysis of the consequences of increasing longwall panel dimensions, particularly face width, in gassy coalbeds. Continuous longwall face emission monitoring studies were conducted at two adjacent mines operating in the Pocahontas No. 3 Coalbed, whe...
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5/1/1997 - Reports of InvestigationsThe article discusses the applicability of computerized signal analysis techniques to identify fault currents existing on coal mine direct-current trolley systems
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11/1/1995 - Reports of InvestigationsLaboratory and field testing results are presented for reducing dust and/or gas ignitions associated with blasting operations in oil shale and sulfide ore mining applications.
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1/1/1993 - Reports of InvestigationsThe U.S. Bureau of Mines investigated a method of using inert gas to prevent the formation of explosive gas mixtures in auger highwall mining of coal. A combination of gasoline and diesel engine exhaust gases was introduced into the auger drill hole us...
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1/1/1992 - Reports of InvestigationsThe Bureau of Mines completed an investigation of the influence of material on the ignition probability using the breakflash apparatus. This report presents results of an investigation into the influence of disk electrode material on the probability of...
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1/1/1990 - Reports of InvestigationsThe Bureau of Mines preproduction wireless survey system (WSS) and its performance during an in-mine test are discussed in this report. The WSS was developed to reduce downhole surveying time in order to increase the efficiency of drilling long horizont...
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1/1/1988 - Reports of InvestigationsThe Bureau of Mines conducted an investigation into the occurrence of outbursts of salt known to be responsible for explosions, fatalities, and damage in domal salt mines. The purpose of the investigation was to develop a basis for predicting these outb...
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1/1/1987 - Reports of InvestigationsGob holes are routinely used by the mining industry to vent methane from gobs and to prevent it from entering the mine ventilation system. In some cases, flows from gob holes are measured by centering an anemometer on the end of a discharge pipe. These ...
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1/1/1986 - Reports of InvestigationsThe Bureau of Mines conducted studies to compare the effectiveness of the cross-measure borehole system with that of surface gob holes on two successively mined retreating longwalls in the Lower Kittanning coalbed. Only the cross-measure system was in o...
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program