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Mining Feature: Refuge Alternative Research at SME 2017
Keywords: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Refuge chambers
Monday, February 13, 2017
Learn about refuge alternative (RA) research at SME 2017. NIOSH and noteworthy NIOSH-partnered research on RAs are boldfaced in the sessions listed below. To receive copies of the following publications, send a request to mining@cdc.gov.
Tuesday, February 21 – Room 702
Coal & Energy: Refuge Alternatives for Underground Coal Mines I
Chairs: T. Lutz and D. Yantek of NIOSH Pittsburgh Mining Research Division (PMRD); Pittsburgh, PA
**9:05 am**
**Temperature and Humidity Tests for Mobile Refuge Alternatives*****L. Yan, D. Yantek and P. Bissert; NIOSH, Pittsburgh, PA*****9:25 am**
**The Effects of Seasonal Heat and Humidity on Mine Strata Temperatures in Underground Coal Mines*****P. Bissert, D. Yantek, L. Yan, J. Srednicki and J. Yonkey; NIOSH, Pittsburgh, PA***9:45 am
A Universal Mobile Refuge Alternative Thermal-Humidity Modeling Tool for Compliance Verification
*D. Bahrami1, C. Stewart2 and G. Danko1; 1Mining Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, NV; and 2University of Queensland, Capalaba, QLD, Australia***10:05 am**
**Estimation of Metabolic Heat for Refuge Alternative Testing and Potential Tolerance Limits*****T. Bernard1, D. Yantek2, C. Ashley3, R. Lopez4 and E. Thimons2;1College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL;  and 2NIOSH, Pittsburgh, PA; 3College of Education, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL; and 4Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL*******10:25 am
Satisfying Apparent Temperature Requirements in Mobile Refuge Alternatives Using Vapor Compression Refrigeration and Expendable Desiccant
*K. Deaton; Engineering, DRS Environmental Systems, Cincinnati, OH*****10:45 am
Implications of Coupled Heat Contaminant Transport to RA Safety
*G. Danko; Mining and Metallurgical Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, NV*Coal & Energy: Refuge Alternatives for Underground Coal Mines II
Chairs: T. Lutz and D. Yantek of NIOSH Pittsburgh Mining Research Division (PMRD), Pittsburgh, PA
**2:05 pm**
**Refuge Alternatives Relief Valve Testing and Design with Updated Test Stand*****T. Lutz, P. Bissert, G. Homce and J. Yonkey; NIOSH, Pittsburgh, PA*******2:25 pm
****Design and Construction Considerations for Compressed Air Lines to Refuge Alternatives
*R. Lamont and J. Silva; Mining Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY***2:45 pm**
**Prediction of Human Core Temperature Rise and Moisture Loss in Coal Mine Refuge Alternatives*****M. Klein1, D. Yantek2, M. Hepokoski1 and L. Yan2; 1ThermoAnalytics, Inc., Calumet, MI, and 2NIOSH, Pittsburgh, PA*****3:05 pm**
**Heat/Humidity Tests of a Built-in-Place Refuge Alternative**
***D. Yantek, G. Homce, L. Yan, T. Lutz, J. Srednicki, J. Yonkey and R. Matetic; NIOSH, Pittsburgh, PA***3:25 pm
Cryogenic Breathable Air Supply/Heat & Humidity Mitigation System for RA
*E. Blalock; Private Contractor, Titusville, FL*See Also
Emergency Escape and Refuge Alternatives
How to Operate a Refuge Chamber: A Quick Start Guide
NIOSH at SME 2017
Refuge Alternatives in Underground Coal Mines
Technology News 537 - NIOSH Develops New Mine Refuge Chamber Training
Update on Refuge Alternatives: Research, Recommendations, and Underground Deployment
Page last reviewed: March 7, 2017
Page last updated: February 13, 2017
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program
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