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6/25/2015 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA paper examining the particle size distributions, specific surface areas (SSA), and the explosion suppression effectiveness of various rock dusts.
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11/1/2014 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA study that continues research into the potential for lithium and lithium-ion battery thermal runaway from an internal short circuit in equipment for use in underground coal mines.
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7/17/2014 - Contracts and cooperative agreementsA capacity-building contract to minimize mine fires through further study of mine fire occurrence and behavior, devise firefighting methods, and train graduate students in mine engineering and fire engineering.
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5/28/2014 - Contracts and cooperative agreementsA contract to transfer protective structure design technology from the defense establishment to the design and construction of seals in the coal industry.
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11/1/2013 - Conference papersA NIOSH study investigating the potential for lithium-ion battery thermal runaway from an internal short circuit in equipment approved as permissible for use in underground coal mines.
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10/1/2012 - News articlesThe NIOSH Coal Dust Explosibility Meter (CDEM) is available for purchase and use in underground coal mines. A recent Information Circular supports its use for real-time explosibility testing of rock and coal dust samples.
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9/28/2012 - News articlesNIOSH recommends a new standard of 80% total incombustible content be required in intake airways of bituminous coal mines in the absence of methane.
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9/28/2012 - News articlesCoal Mine Explosion Prevention Accomplishments
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9/17/2012 - Contracts and cooperative agreementsA contract to evaluate the use of Barricade II Fire Blocking Gel for use in mine fire prevention, control, or fire suppression technologies.
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9/1/2010 - Conference papersNIOSH conducted large-scale explosion experiments at the Lake Lynn Experimental Mine to investigate the inerting effect of limestone rock dust. Flame travel was measured using a conventional test and results were compared to a newer method.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program