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5/1/2004 - Conference papersDescribes a computer program developed by NIOSH for estimating the air quantity needed to dilute diesel particulate matter in underground large opening mines.
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2/1/2004 - Conference papersDescribes three alternative ventilation models for use in large opening underground mines with respect to their use in mines of various levels of development.
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12/1/2002 - Technology NewsThis Tech News reports on how the use of propeller fans can significantly improve the ventilation in large entry stone mines due to their efficiency at lower pressures and less required horsepower.
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12/1/2002 - Technology NewsThe growing realization of the importance of a healthy work environment along with increased regulations will require many stone mines to implement new ways to improve ventilation. In-place stone stoppings are one option.
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10/1/2002 - Conference papersOverview of a variety of techniques and methods that can be used to improve the air quality in underground stone mines.
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2/1/2002 - Conference papersDiscusses current NIOSH research to improve mine ventilation and mine air quality, particularly for large opening mines.
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2/1/2000 - Conference papersA paper describing research at a Pittsburgh Coalbed longwall mine to evaluate and optimize bleeder ventilation and gob gas venthole longwall methane control systems.
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7/1/1999 - Peer reviewed journal articlesDescribes a NIOSH study of how much ventilation air reaches the end of a 40 foot box cut. Tests were run to determine how much ventilation air reaches the end of the box cut with the continuous miner at three locations in the 40-ft two-pass extended cut...
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3/1/1999 - Conference papersTwo types of airflow splitting methods for improving longwall dust control were investigated by NIOSH's Pittsburgh Research Laboratory. These methods included a transducer mesh barrier and a staged spray barrier system.
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5/1/1998 - Technology NewsThis Tech News reports on the evaluation of the air quantity reaching the face of a 40 foot box cut during a two-pass extended cut sequence.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program