The use of atmospheric monitoring systems in dieselized coal mines
- Pittsburgh Safety and Health Technology Center, PA (United States)
Atmospheric Monitoring Systems (AMS) utilizing carbon monoxide sensors have demonstrated their superiority over thermal type fire sensors for early fire detection in underground coal mines. After proving their capability and dependability throughout the 1980`s. systems are now evolving and applying new technologies to enhance their effectiveness and reliability. The use of AMS in coal mines which utilize diesel equipment presents unique obstacles. Exhaust gases from diesel equipment not only raise mine ambient CO readings, but also cause numerous nuisance alarms. Both of these conditions reduce the effectiveness of the AMS. New technologies, such as discriminating devices, smoke detectors, and time delays, as well as administrative controls, have been developed and are being utilized to help reduce nuisance alarms produced by the diesel exhaust. This paper will discuss these technologies and administrative controls which are being utilized in coal mines to enhance the effectiveness of the Atmospheric Monitoring Systems. Reference to specific products does not imply endorsement by the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
- OSTI ID:
- 269258
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9506227-; TRN: 96:001467-0065
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 7. U.S. mine ventilation symposium, Lexington, KY (United States), 5-7 Jun 1995; Other Information: PBD: 1995; Related Information: Is Part Of Proceedings of the 7th US mine ventilation symposium; Wala, A.M.; PB: 525 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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