Prevention of flammable gas and coal dust explosions in collieries

Prevention of flammable gas and coal dust explosions in collieries

CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION

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LEGAL STATUS OF THE GUIDANCE NOTE

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DESIGN OBJECTIVES

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4 PREVENTING THE ACCUMULATION OF AN EXPLOSIVE CONCENTRATION OF FLAMMABLE GAS

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4.1 Ventilation system

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PREVENTING THE IGNITION OF FLAMMABLE GAS

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5.1 Examination and making safe 5.2 Pre – operational checks

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5.3 Safeguards 5.4 Water Sprays

5.5 Ventilation planning

5.6 Change in Production Arrangements

5.7 Mining Sequence

5.8 Burnt Coal and Geological Anomalies 5.9 Flammable gas Emission Rates

5.10 Continuous Flammable Gas Detection Devices

5.11 Maintenance

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COMPLIANCE TEST

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