| Document ID (ISN) | 36516 |
| CIS number |
81-1813 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0026-4504 - Journal of the Mine Ventilation Society of South Africa |
| Year |
1981 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Holding W. |
| Title |
Acute hazards of explosive gases, their detection and control |
| Bibliographic information |
Jan. 1981, Vol.34, No.1, p.1-14. Illus. 7 ref. |
| Abstract |
Diagnosis and control of explosion and fire hazards due to methane, forecasting of methane emissions, and the control of underground fires in situations where methane is known to be present are discussed in terms of the responsibilities of the ventilation department. Quantity surveys for methane, the interpretation of these surveys and the advantages of continuous monitoring and ventilation are considered. The problems are related to conditions in coal and gold mines. The sources of hydrogen in mines and the associated hazards are also discussed. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
methane; explosive atmosphere detection; mine ventilation; underground mining |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
mine gases; hydrogen; coal mining; gold mining; mine fires |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Fire and explosions
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Ventilation
Aliphatic and alicyclic hydrocarbons
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