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Mining Publication: Evaluation of Detection and Response Times of Fire Sensors Using an Atmospheric Monitoring System
Keywords: Atmospheric monitoring Fire sensors Ventilation
Original creation date: March 2016
Authors: JH Rowland, CD Litton, RA Thomas
Peer Reviewed Journal Article - March 2016
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NIOSHTIC2 Number: 8168
Trans Soc Min Metal Explor 2016 Mar; 340:104-112
Atmospheric monitoring systems (AMS) are required when using air from conveyor belt entries to ventilate working sections in U.S. underground coal mines. AMS technology has the potential to increase fire safety mine-wide, but research is needed to determine the detection and response times for fires of a variety of combustible materials. To evaluate the potential of an AMS for fire detection in other areas of a coal mine, a series of full-scale fire experiments were conducted to determine detection and response times from fires of different combustible materials that are found in U.S. underground coal mines, including high- and low-volatility coals, conveyor belts, brattice materials, different types of wood, diesel fuel, and a foam sealant. These experiments were conducted in the Safety Research Coal Mine (SRCM) of the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) located in Pittsburgh, PA, using a commercially available AMS that is typical of current technology. The results showed that through proper selection of sensors and their locations, a mine-wide AMS can provide sufficient early fire warning times and improve the health and safety of miners.
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NIOSHTIC2 Number: 8168
Trans Soc Min Metal Explor 2016 Mar; 340:104-112
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Page last reviewed: July 5, 2017
Page last updated: July 5, 2017
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program
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