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Mining Publication: Measurement of Airflow in a Simulated Underground Mine Environment Using an Ultrasonic Anemometer
Keywords: Airflow Anemometers Faces
Original creation date: January 2004
Authors: CD Taylor, RJ Timko, MJ Senk, A Lusin
Peer Reviewed Journal Article - January 2004
Download PDF Document (0.45 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20028833
Trans Soc Min Metall Explor 2004 Jan; 316:201-206
Federal regulations require that methane liberated at the face be diluted and removed to maintain methane gas concentrations below 1% in working places and intake air courses (30 CFR 75.323(b)(ii)). The delivery and distribution of intake air at the face is critical for effective face ventilation. Improved techniques for monitoring the movement of intake air to the face are needed. A test system was developed and a computer program was written for using a three-axis ultrasonic anemometer to measure airflow in a simulated mine entry. Results of tests conducted in the entry showed that the anemometer is a valuable tool for measuring mine airflow conditions near the face.
Image of publication Measurement of Airflow in a Simulated Underground Mine Environment Using an Ultrasonic AnemometerPeer Reviewed Journal Article - January 2004
Download PDF Document (0.45 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20028833
Trans Soc Min Metall Explor 2004 Jan; 316:201-206
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Page last reviewed: September 21, 2012
Page last updated: September 21, 2012
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program
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