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Annual review of selected mining research activities on the Bureau of Mines

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:7280517
The Bureau's safety R and D program is aimed at providing solutions to problems in all facets of mining. Some of these include fire prevention, suppression, and extinguishment in mines; reduction of explosion hazards through improved personnel safety procedures; degasification and control techniques in high, permeable coalbeds; improved ventilation systems to dilute methane in working areas; roof and rib control to provide inherently safe operating environments; electrical and mechanical improvement relative to safety; underground illumination; emergency communication; refuge chamber installation; emergency hoisting procedures; and techniques for mine sealing following a disaster. Presently the Bureau is engaged in over 200 coal and noncoal safety peojects.
Research Organization:
Bureau of Mines, Washington, D.C. (USA)
OSTI ID:
7280517
Report Number(s):
TID-22789
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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