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Mining Publication: Technology News 441 - SPONCOM - An Expert System to Predict Spontaneous Combustion Potential of a Coal Mining Operation
Keywords: Coal mining Spontaneous combustion Underground mining
This page is archived for historical purposes and is no longer being maintained or updated. Contact NIOSH Mining if you need an accessible version.
Original creation date: October 1994
Authors: Bureau of Mines
Technology News - October 1994
Download PDF Document (0.06 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20025283
U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines, Technology News 441, 1994 Oct; :1-2
Approximately 15% of underground coal mine fires are caused by the spontaneous combustion of coal. Spontaneous combustion fires usually occur in mined-out or gob areas and are difficult to detect and to extinguish. These fires present a serious safety hazard to mine personnel, often requiring sealing of large sections of the mine or the entire mine. A knowledge of the spontaneous combustion potential of the mining operation and the factors that increase that risk can be useful in preventing spontaneous combustion fires. This can be accomplished through the use of aggressive monitoring and control measures at existing coal mining operations.
Image of publication Technology News 441 - SPONCOM - An Expert System to Predict Spontaneous Combustion Potential of a Coal Mining OperationTechnology News - October 1994
Download PDF Document (0.06 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20025283
U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines, Technology News 441, 1994 Oct; :1-2
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Page last reviewed: September 21, 2012
Page last updated: April 23, 2015
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