Prevention of flammable gas and coal dust explosions in collieries

Prevention of flammable gas and coal dust explosions in collieries

ANNEXURE 6: Relevant SIMRAC reports (For information purposes)

1. COL010

Assessment of explosion barriers.

2. COL027

HB handbook to reduce the exposure of workers to dust.

3. COL027ES Reduction of worker exposure to dust in collieries.

4. COL029a

Improving underground ventilation conditions in coal mines.

5. COL031

Prevention, detection and control of underground fires in coal mines.

6. COL104

Simulation of coal dust explosions.

7. COL115

Assessment of the design of refuge bays in coal mines.

8. COL116

The suitability of using jet fans to ventilate CM miner headings in collieries.

9. COL226

Identify methods to reduce the risks of frictional ignition hazards.

10. COL236

Assessment of dispersed barrier systems.

11. COL310

Design scrubber systems to enhance dust capture efficiency.

12. COL322

Systems to limit coal dust and methane explosions in collieries.

13. COL431

Training aids to assist employees to recognise frictional ignition hazards.

14. COL443

Alternative inerting materials for coal mine explosions.

15. COL446

Expand and enhance the use of stone dust barriers for different conditions.

16. COL465

Determination frictional resistance factors for bord and pillar coal mines.

17. COL467

Reduction of risks due to dust generation on strip mine haul roads.

18. COL501

To test dispersed stonedust barriers for effectiveness in bord and pillar.

19. COL502

The design, construction and testing of underground seals.

20. COL518

Mechanical miner environmental control.

21. COL 601

Remote flammable gas detection/measuring device.

22. SIM 04 04 03 Role of static electricity in the ignition of flammable gas and mine fires.

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