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Mining Publication: Ringelmann Smoke Chart
Keywords: Particulate matter measures Smoke
Original creation date: May 1967
Authors: Bureau of Mines
Information Circular - May 1967
Download PDF Document (1.56 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20027925
U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines, Information Circular 8333, 1967 May:1-12
The Ringelmann Smoke Chart fulfills an important need in smoke abatement work and in certain problems in the combustion of fuels. A knowledge of its history and method of preparation is, therefore, of interest to many. Since instructions on its use are not shown on the recent edition of the chart, those included in this revision of the previous Bureau of Mines publication now are a necessary complement to the chart. More detail regarding the use of the chart is included than was given in the earlier version. The Ringelmann Chart is used as a device for determining whether emissions of smoke are within limits or standards of permissibility (statutes and ordinances) established and expressed with reference to the chart. It is widely used by law enforcement or compliance officers in jurisdictions that have adopted standards based upon the chart.
Image of publication Ringelmann Smoke ChartInformation Circular - May 1967
Download PDF Document (1.56 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20027925
U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines, Information Circular 8333, 1967 May:1-12
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Emerging Technologies: Aiding Responders in Mine Emergencies and During the Escape From Smoke-Filled Passageways
Experimental and Modeling Investigation of the Effect of Ventilation on Smoke Rollback in a Mine Entry
Instrumentation for Diesel Particulate Matter Emissions Research
Morphological and Elemental Classification of Freshly Emitted Soot Particles and Atmospheric Ultrafine Particles using the TEM/EDS
Role of Lubrication Oil in Particulate Emissions from a Hydrogen-Powered Internal Combustion Engine
Sampling Results of the Improved SKC� Diesel Particulate Matter Cassette
Smoke Reversal Interaction with Diagonal Airway - Its Elusive Character
Smoke, Carbon Monoxide, and Hydrogen Chloride Production from the Pyrolysis of Conveyor Belting and Brattice Cloth
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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