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Mining Publication: Practical Techniques to Improve the Air Quality in Underground Stone Mines

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Original creation date: October 2002

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Researchers working for the National lnstitute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) at the Pittsburgh Research Laboratory are developing ways to protect the health of miners. Part of that effort is devoted to improving the air quality in underground stone mines by developing ventilation techniques that can be used in these types of operations. The air quality in these large opening nonmetal mines can be significantly improved by using diesel particulate matter (DPM) controls along with sufficient ventilation quantities to remove contaminants. Practical methods of ventilating these underground stone mines can be accomplished by using mine layouts that course and separate ventilation air through the use of stoppings. The design, construction, and maintenance of effective stoppings in large openings have been a real challenge to mine operators. Several different types of stoppings have and can be used for this application. The choice of stopping design, material used, and construction techniques should be dependent upon a number of factors such as the intended life and effectiveness desired.

Authors: RH Grau, TP Mucho, SB Robertson, AC Smith, F Garcia

Conference Paper - October 2002

NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20023129

Mine Ventilation: Proceedings of the North American/Ninth U.S. Mine Ventilation Symposium, De Souze E, ed. (Kingston, Ontario, Canada) Lisse, Netherlands: A. A. Balkema, 2002 Oct; :123-129


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