Mining Publication: NIOSH Ventilation Research Addressing Diesel Emissions and Other Air Quality Issues in Nonmetal Mines
Original creation date: February 2002
Authors: RH Grau, SB Robertson, TP Mucho, F Garcia, AC Smith
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20023176
2002 SME Annual Meeting (Phoenix, Arizona; Feb 25-27, 2002). SME preprint 02-187. Littleton, CO: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc; :1-7
Researchers working for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) at the Pittsburgh Research Center are developing ways to protect the health of miners. Part of that effort is improving the air quality in metal/nonmetal mines by developing proper ventilation techniques. The air quality of large opening nonmetal mines can be greatly improved by using engineering controls of contaminant prevention and proper ventilation techniques. Contaminant prevention includes methods to reduce contaminants from entering the mine air. Ventilation can be improved with appropriate fan selection and fan operation used in conjunction with air coursing using manmade and insitu rock stoppings.
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20023176
2002 SME Annual Meeting (Phoenix, Arizona; Feb 25-27, 2002). SME preprint 02-187. Littleton, CO: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc; :1-7