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Mining Publication: Effect of Water Sprays on Airflow Movement and Methane Dilution at the Working Face
Keywords: Airflow Blowing ventilation Faces Methane Water sprays
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Original creation date: June 2006
Authors: JE Chilton, CD Taylor, EE Hall, RJ Timko
Conference Paper - June 2006
Download PDF Document (0.37 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20030323
In: Mutmansky JM, Ramani RV. eds. Proceedings of the 11th U.S./North American Mine Ventilation Symposium (University Park, PA, June 5-7, 2006), London, UK: Taylor & Francis Group; :401-406
NIOSH has been conducting research to determine the influence of mining machine-mounted water sprays on airflows and methane concentrations at the face when blowing ventilation systems are used. Tests were conducted in a full-scale ventilation gallery. Airflow speeds and directions were measured at several locations near the face with ultrasonic anemometers. Methane was released from the face and concentrations were measured in the entry at locations above the mining machine using fixed-point methanometers. Changes in airflow speed, direction, and methane concentrations were correlated with water spray operations. The test results using different spray arrangements and water pressures showed that operation of the machine-mounted sprayers can improve face ventilation effectiveness by increasing the velocity of airflow moving toward and away from the face. The improved ventilation resulted in reduced methane levels near the face.
Image of publication Effect of Water Sprays on Airflow Movement and Methane Dilution at the Working FaceConference Paper - June 2006
Download PDF Document (0.37 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20030323
In: Mutmansky JM, Ramani RV. eds. Proceedings of the 11th U.S./North American Mine Ventilation Symposium (University Park, PA, June 5-7, 2006), London, UK: Taylor & Francis Group; :401-406
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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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