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This report details the results of a NIOSH investigation on the ability of the Coal Dust Explosibility Meter (CDEM) to predict the explosibility of samples of coal and rock dust mixtures collected from underground coal mines. The conclusions of this study strongly support the field use of the CDEM to measure the explosibility of coal and rock dust mixtures, to more effectively improve the onsite adequacy of rock dusting for explosion prevention.
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NIOSH [2012]. Coal dust explosibility meter evaluation and recommendations for application. By Harris ML, Sapko MJ, Varley FD, Weiss ES. Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2012-172.
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