Synopses & Reviews
This revised edition presents an engineering design approach to ventilation and air conditioning as part of the comprehensive environmental control of the mine atmosphere. It provides an in-depth look, for practitioners who design and operate mines, into the health and safety aspects of environmental conditions in the underground workplace.
Synopsis
Diese berarbeitete Auflage behandelt die spezielle Problematik der Minenbel ftung und -klimatisierung als Teil der umfassenden Umwelthygiene der Minenatmosph re. Diese Thematik wird besonders unter dem Aspekt der technischen Realisierung beleuchtet. Dieses Buch vermittelt einen umfassendenden Einblick in die Umweltbedingungen eines unterirdischen Arbeitsplatzes und die sich hieraus ergebenden Konsequenzen f r Gesundheit und Sicherheit. (11/97)
Synopsis
This thoroughly updated edition of the standard book provides an integrated approach to the design of mine ventilation systems and air conditioning.
English and SI units permit comparisons and compatibility within the worldwide mining industry.
-- Information on environmental conditions of mines helps designers and operators safeguard workers' health and comply with current occupational health and safety regulations.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 690-712) and index.
Table of Contents
Partial table of contents:
Environmental Control of the Mine Atmosphere.
Properties and Behavior of Air.
MINE AIR-QUALITY CONTROL.
Mine Gases.
Dusts and Other Mine Aerosols.
MINE VENTILATION.
Airflow Through Mine Openings and Ducts.
Mine Ventilation Circuits and Networks.
Natural Ventilation.
Fan Application to Mines.
Auxiliary Ventilation and Controlled Recirculation.
Economics of Airflow.
Control of Mine Fires and Explosions.
MINE AIR CONDITIONING.
Heat Sources and Effect in Mines.
Mine Air Conditioning Systems.
Appendices.
References.
Answers to Selected Problems.
Index.