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Basic Mine Ventilation

This document discusses basic mine ventilation practices including the use of stoppings and check curtains to control airflow at the face, principles of airflow and dust control, using scrubbers to improve air quality, procedures for excessive methane levels, rock dusting, and maintaining permissibility standards. It provides measurements showing increased airflow and improved conditions outby when a scrubber is turned on, controlling dust at the source.

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Basic Mine Ventilation

This document discusses basic mine ventilation practices including the use of stoppings and check curtains to control airflow at the face, principles of airflow and dust control, using scrubbers to improve air quality, procedures for excessive methane levels, rock dusting, and maintaining permissibility standards. It provides measurements showing increased airflow and improved conditions outby when a scrubber is turned on, controlling dust at the source.

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Basic Mine Ventilation

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Introduction

x Face Ventilation
¾ Stoppings
¾ Check Curtains
¾ Air Measurements

x Principals of Airflow
x Respirable Dust Control
x Use of Scrubbers
x Actions for Excessive Methane
x Rock Dusting
x Permissibility

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Inby End of Curtain
Scrubber Off 3,000 cfm
Scrubber On 7,500 cfm

Outby End of Curtain


Scrubber Off 4,000 cfm
Scrubber On 4,300 cfm

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