Controlled recirculation of exhaust ventilation in Canadian mines

Uncontrolled recirculation of mine air is considered a hazard because it can result in excessive dust and objectionable gas levels. Smoke and gas from a mine fire can also be carried back into the fresh intake air. Recirculation is prohibited by most mining legislations and there is prejudice agains...

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Main Author: Saindon, Jean-Paul
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/26734