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Mining Publication: Three Coal Mine Ventilation Studies Using Sulfur Hexafluoride Tracer Gas
Keywords: Bleeder systems Sulfur hexafluoride Ventilation equipment
Original creation date: January 1976
Authors: RP Vinson, FN Kissell
Report of Investigations - January 1976
Download PDF Document (0.83 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 10000745
Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines, RI 8142, 1976 Jan; :1-19
This report describes three coal mine ventilation studies by the Bureau of Mines in which sulfur hexafluoride (sf6) was used as a tracer gas. One of these studies was conducted to determine air movement and leakage in a sealed area. Another was run to determine the ventilation efficiency of a bleeder system. Finally, a study was made of air leakage across permanent stoppings of parallel intake airways. These studies proved sulfur hexafluoride to be a useful addition to the equipment commonly used in coal mine ventilation analysis.
Image of publication Three Coal Mine Ventilation Studies Using Sulfur Hexafluoride Tracer GasReport of Investigations - January 1976
Download PDF Document (0.83 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 10000745
Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines, RI 8142, 1976 Jan; :1-19
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Bleederless Ventilation Systems as a Spontaneous Combustion Control Measure in U.S. Coal Mines
Demonstration of Safety Plugging of Oil Wells Penetrating Appalachian Coal Mines
Diesel Aftertreatment Control Technologies in Underground Mines: The NO2 Issue
The Effects of Water Spray Placement for Controlling Respirable Dust and Face Methane Concentrations
Methods to Improve Efficiency of Mine Ventilation Systems
Methods to Improve Mine Ventilation System Efficiency
Sulfur Hexafluoride as a Mine Ventilation Research Tool - Recent Field Applications
Three Coal Mine Gob Degasification Studies Using Surface Boreholes and a Bleeder System
Tracer Gas as an Aid in Mine Ventilation Analysis
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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