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Current British practice for methane ignition prevention in coal mine headings
Ignitions of firedamp (predominantly CH4) in headings and on longwall faces are a constant threat to safe and efficient operations in coal mines. Once realised, these have the potential to initiate coal dust explosions which can result in loss of life on a large scale. A recent example of this was at Westray Mine in Nova Scotia, which killed all 26 miners underground at the time. In recent years, much work has been undertaken in the British deep mined coal industry to control this hazard, with the emphasis placed on prevention. This paper will discuss the current best practices adopted in headings of coal or coal and stone in British collieries, outlining the layout of a typical colliery heading, equipment installed and its function. Also described are how aspects of general and specific ventilation, incendive sparking control, and on-site monitoring and interlocking are all managed together to control the risk.
Current British practice for methane ignition prevention in coal mine headings
Ignitions of firedamp (predominantly CH4) in headings and on longwall faces are a constant threat to safe and efficient operations in coal mines. Once realised, these have the potential to initiate coal dust explosions which can result in loss of life on a large scale. A recent example of this was at Westray Mine in Nova Scotia, which killed all 26 miners underground at the time. In recent years, much work has been undertaken in the British deep mined coal industry to control this hazard, with the emphasis placed on prevention. This paper will discuss the current best practices adopted in headings of coal or coal and stone in British collieries, outlining the layout of a typical colliery heading, equipment installed and its function. Also described are how aspects of general and specific ventilation, incendive sparking control, and on-site monitoring and interlocking are all managed together to control the risk.
Current British practice for methane ignition prevention in coal mine headings
Die gegenwärtige britische Praxis der Prävention von Methanentzündungen in Auffahrungen des Kohlebergbaus
Leeming, J.R. (author) / Yates, C.P. (author)
2002
4 Seiten, 2 Bilder, 4 Quellen
Conference paper
English
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