Machine-mounted scrubber helps ventilate face

Journal Article · Thu Jan 31 23:00:00 EST 1985 · World Min. Equip.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5504738

Volkwein, J C

The authors describe work carried out under contract for US Bureau of Mines on a machine-mounted scrubber system for ventilating the face during an extended advance. Underground tests showed that a suitable scrubber system can adequately ventilate the face at brattice setbacks up to 15m. Face methane levels were effectively controlled at large setbacks, but respirable dust levels increased by as much as 33% at the operator's cab at setbacks greater than 7.5m.

• OSTI ID: 5504738
• Journal Information: World Min. Equip.; (United States), Journal Name: World Min. Equip.; (United States) Vol. 9:2; ISSN WMEQD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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