Assessment of latest technology in coal refuse fire extinguishment
Journal Article
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· Min. Congr. J.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7186803
It is easier, cheaper, and less hazardous to prevent fires in coal refuse banks than to extinguish them. This can be done by compacting in thin layers (to reduce air and air flow), sealing edges with various materials (crushed linestone is good, it gives off CO/sub 2/ when heated), etc. In particular the tippler form of pile construction should be avoided. Once these piles do ignite (by spontaneous combustion or other means), it is often difficult and hazardous (gases, explosions, unsafe regions, etc) to work at extinguishing them. Various methods are given. Once the fire is put out, the pile should be reworked, compacting and sealing it, so the process does not start again. (LTN)
- OSTI ID:
- 7186803
- Journal Information:
- Min. Congr. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Min. Congr. J.; (United States) Vol. 62:5; ISSN MCJOA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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