Fire prevention and control in underground coal mines

Conference · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · Proc. Rocky Mt. Coal Min. Inst.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5922826

Strid, J

Fire prevention and control in underground coal mines is a very important safety matter at any operation. To have the safest possible mining system, one needs to keep up with the new technology in early warning systems, continue to analyze the fire potential, provide the proper fire fighting equipment in the mine, and have the employees properly trained on all equipment. This paper discusses the use of rock dust and fire resistant enclosures to help prevent fires, along with the proper cleaning of areas to keep combustible materials from accumulating. It also discusses the use and location of fire extinguishing equipment, early warning systems, foam generators and the proper training plan for operation.

• OSTI ID: 5922826
• Report Number(s): CONF-8506202-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc. Rocky Mt. Coal Min. Inst.; (United States) Journal Volume: 81
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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UNDERGROUND FACILITIES
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