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Application of carbon dioxide (CO{sub 2}) for controlling subsurface fire area: Indian context

Journal Article · · Journal of Mining Science (English Translation)
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  1. Central Institute of Mining & Fuel Research, Dhanbad (India)
In bord and pillar method of mining, the panels are sealed off after depillaring. Depending upon the site specific condition, 40 to 45 % coal are left in depillared panel as stook, loose coal left in goaf, hard coal on floor and roof of the panel. The left out coals in goaf area start oxidation, and this leads to spontaneous heating in side sealed off area. For assessment of fire in underground coal mines, thermo-compositional monitoring plays an important role. This paper presents scientific relevance and selective criteria for use of inert gas for control of subsurface fire. Finally the paper discusses spontaneous heating problem in sealed off area and application of inertisation technology by using CO, to prevent and control sealed off fire at Haripur Colliery, Kenda Area, ECL, India.
OSTI ID:
21240208
Journal Information:
Journal of Mining Science (English Translation), Journal Name: Journal of Mining Science (English Translation) Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 45; ISSN JMCIEJ; ISSN 1062-7391
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English