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Advancement of mine ventilation network analysis from art to science. Volume V. Application of PSU/MVS to the ventilation planning of a new mine. Contract research report, 30 June 1973-30 June 1977

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5919667

In this report, the use of Penn State Ventilation Simulator (PSU/MVS) for planning and evaluating new coal mine ventilation systems is demonstrated. The simulator's application to evaluate the ventilation system of a coal mine currently under development is discussed. The ventilation system is evaluated for representing development of the mine at the end of 12, 24, and 36 months after mining has begun. The report describes the necessary steps of data input preparation, ventilation network development, analysis of results, modifications to the network, and methods to expand the computer program for networks larger than 550 branches.

Research Organization:
Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park (USA). Dept. of Mineral Engineering
OSTI ID:
5919667
Report Number(s):
PB-290196
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English