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Concerns about the present derating factors used for reeled trailing cables prompted researchers at the NIOSH to determine new derating factors for reeled coal mining trailing cables.
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3/1/1998 - Peer reviewed journal articlesMine trailing cables operated above safe thermal limits can cause premature insulation failure, increasing electrocution and fire hazards. This paper describes an approach to measuring temperatures within reeled cable under dynamic test conditions.
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1/1/2017 - Peer reviewed journal articlesHeat and humidity buildup is a major concern within coal mine refuge alternatives. High temperature and humidity levels inside a refuge alternative may expose occupants to heat stress. This article addresses a model used to measure those stresses.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program