Preventing spontaneous combustion after mine closing

Journal Article · Sun Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1987 · Coal Min. Process.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5730151

Lewicki, G

The author explains how the Northern Coal Company and a Houston-based firefighting firm developed an innovative technique to reduce the risk of spontaneous combustion after mine closing in its Rienau number2 Mine. The ''Light Water TM'' ATC series of firefighting foam concentrates were designed for extinguishing flammable liquid fires. By slightly altering the chemicals, the concentrates could be used to seal the coal ribs, floor, and roof, reducing the risk of combustion. Subsequent monitoring of the mine has identified no signs of heating.

• Research Organization: Greg Lewicki and Associates in Denver, CO
• OSTI ID: 5730151
• Journal Information: Coal Min. Process.; (United States), Vol. 24:11
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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01 COAL, LIGNITE, AND PEAT
COAL
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION
FOAMS
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
MINE ROADWAYS
FIRE PREVENTION
ABANDONED SITES
COAL MINES
FIRE FIGHTING
SAFETY
STORAGE
UNDERGROUND MINING
CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
COLLOIDS
COMBUSTION
DISPERSIONS
ENERGY SOURCES
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
MATERIALS
MINES
MINING
OXIDATION
THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES
TUNNELS
UNDERGROUND FACILITIES
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Lignite
& Peat- Underground Mining- Mine Environment- (1987-)
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