Scrubber and remote control system improves productivity and safety

Journal Article · Sun Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1984 · Coal Min. Process.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5081005

Kust, J

The test program conducted at NREC No. 1 Mine clearly indicated that methane levels did not increase with greater depths of cut (up to 40 ft) and corresponding increases in the face-to-brattice distance and methane and respirable dust levels remained well within acceptable levels. By using the scrubber, remote control, and greater depth of cut, productivity is increased without any sacrifice to miner health and safety. Based on the test results, NREC recently received approval from MSHA to operate under a ventilation plan which allows a 40-ft cut and face-to-brattice distance of 40 ft when the scrubber is in operation.

• Research Organization: BCR National Lab., Monroeville, PA
• OSTI ID: 5081005
• Journal Information: Coal Min. Process.; (United States), Vol. 21:7
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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01 COAL, LIGNITE, AND PEAT
CONTINUOUS MINERS
REMOTE CONTROL
UNDERGROUND MINING
AIR POLLUTION ABATEMENT
PRODUCTIVITY
SCRUBBERS
VENTILATION
CONTROL
CONTROL SYSTEMS
DUSTS
METHANE
MINE ROADWAYS
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
ALKANES
CUTTER LOADERS
CUTTING MACHINES
EQUIPMENT
HAULAGE EQUIPMENT
HYDROCARBONS
LOADERS
MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT
MINING
MINING EQUIPMENT
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
POLLUTION ABATEMENT
POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT
SAFETY
TUNNELS
UNDERGROUND FACILITIES
012000* - Coal
Lignite
& Peat- Mining
010900 - Coal
Lignite
& Peat- Environmental Aspects