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Using sulphur hexafluoride tracer gas for mine ventilation analysis.

Authors
Thimons ED; Kissell FN
Source
J Mine Vent Soc S Afr 1975 Jan; :97-102
Link
NIOSHTIC No.
10003476
Abstract
Mine ventilation systems are generally very complex, and many aspects of a mine ventilation network can be studied by conventional anemometer and smoke-cloud techniques. However, problems such as recirculation of return into intake air, leakage from adjacent mines, lost intake air, and unknown transit flow times through stoped areas call for new ways of analyzing airflow underground. Use of sulfur hexafluoride as a tracer gas can be an effective means of analyzing these ventilation problems. The Bureau of Mines is concerned with finding solutions to these problems in conjunction with its ventilation programs. Studies have been conducted by the Bureau in several mines in order to show the value of the sulfur hexafluoride tracer gas.
Keywords
Mining; Ventilation; Ventilation systems; Ventilation equipment; Air flow; Underground mines; Gas flow; Equipment maintenance
CODEN
JMVSA4
CAS No.
2551-62-4
Publication Date
19750101
Document Type
OP; Journal Article
Fiscal Year
1975
Identifying No.
OP 34-84
ISSN
0368-3206
NIOSH Division
PRC
Source Name
Journal of the Mine Ventilation Society of South Africa
State
PA
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