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Mining Product: AQE - Air Quantity Estimator
Keywords: Diesel exhaust Diesel particulate matter Exhaust ventilation Underground mining
Original creation date: March 2006
Authors: K Ajayi, V Gangrade, M Harris, J Britton, J Fritz, M Young, G Cole
Software (Windows) - December 2022
Version: 2.0.29
Download (99.27 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20066542
Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 2022 Dec: PC software, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2023-119
The Air Quantity Estimator (AQE) provides a starting point for estimating the air quantity needed to dilute diesel particulate matter (DPM) in an underground large-opening mine, taking into account various input assumptions.
The AQE estimates the total air quantity needed to dilute DPM emissions that enter the main airstream of the mine to statutory levels. It helps operators pinpoint vehicles that are high DPM contributors. It also allows the user to make "what if" scenarios by varying the input parameters (e.g., the addition of filters, use of cleaner engines, etc.) to achieve the most efficient and practical ventilation system. Engine data must be known or estimated with some accuracy and assumptions must be made in order to limit the variability of the program output. The program does not ensure adequate face ventilation and personal exposure compliance.
Once the installation program is downloaded and unzipped, run **AQE_Setup.msi** to install the program and necessary support files on the hard disk.
AQE screen shotSoftware (Windows) - December 2022
Version: 2.0.29
Download (99.27 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20066542
Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 2022 Dec: PC software, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2023-119
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Effects of Diesel Exhaust Aftertreatment Devices on Concentrations and Size Distribution of Aerosols in Underground Mine Air
The Effects of Water Emulsified Fuel on Diesel Particulate Matter Concentrations in Underground Mines
Instrumentation for Diesel Particulate Matter Emissions Research
Near Real Time Monitoring of Diesel Particulate Matter in Underground Mines
Real-time Diesel Particulate Monitor for Underground Mines
Real-Time Estimation of Elemental Carbon Emitted from a Diesel Engine
Technology News 514 - The Air Quantity Estimator (AQE): A New Computer Software Tool for Large-opening Mine Ventilation Planning
Underground Mine Diesel Particulate Monitor Network
Page last reviewed: April 18, 2024
Page last updated: December 8, 2022
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program
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