Cost-effectiveness of dust suppressants on surface coal mine haul roads

Conference · Wed Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983 · Proc., Annu. Meet., Air Pollut. Control Assoc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5113240

Rosbury, K D; Zimmer, R A

The basic objective of this project was to determine the cost-effectiveness of dust controls used on unpaved haul roads. The major technical questions are: 1. What control methods (different chemicals and water) are suitable for dust control of unpaved mine roads. 2. How does control effectiveness vary over time, by application method (mixed in place or topical), and by application rate. 3. How does control effectiveness vary with the type of vehicle using the road (light-duty versus haul trucks), road surface characteristics (silt content, abrasiveness of surface, load bearing strength), and meteorological variables.

• Research Organization: PEDCo Environmental, Inc., Golden, Colorado
• OSTI ID: 5113240
• Report Number(s): CONF-830617-
• Journal Information: Proc., Annu. Meet., Air Pollut. Control Assoc.; (United States), Journal Name: Proc., Annu. Meet., Air Pollut. Control Assoc.; (United States) Vol. 83-39.2; ISSN PRAPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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