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ID (ISN) del documento36516
Número CIS 81-1813
ISSN - Título de la serie 0026-4504 - Journal of the Mine Ventilation Society of South Africa
Año 1981
Número de serie
Autor(es) Holding W.
Título Acute hazards of explosive gases, their detection and control
Información bibliográfica Jan. 1981, Vol.34, No.1, p.1-14. Illus. 7 ref.
Resumen 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.
Descriptores (primarios) metano; detección de atmósferas explosivas; aireación; explotación minera en el fondo
Descriptores (secundarios) gas de mina; hidrógeno; mineria del carbón; minas de oro; fuegos de minas
Tipo de documento D - Artículos periódicos
Tema(s) Incendios, explosiones
Broad subject area(s)
Navegación por categoria(s) Ventilation
Aliphatic and alicyclic hydrocarbons