Characterization of Respirable Dust on a Longwall Panel: A Case Study
Editor(s)
Wahab, Khair A.
Abstract
Sampling of respirable dust and analyses of samples have been partially completed for a longwall panel. Physical and compositional properties which have been characterized include: (1) respirable mass concentration, (2) mineral composition, (3) particle size distribution by mineral, (4) particle shape distribution by mineral, (5) particle angularity distribution by mineral, and (6) respirable size distribution. Analytical techniques used in the characterization of samples are described, and results are reported with emphasis placed on relationships between the various characteristics and worker locations. Details of existing mining conditions, equipment arrangements, dust control methods and operating system parameters are presented.
Recommended Citation
R. L. Grayson and S. S. Peng, "Characterization of Respirable Dust on a Longwall Panel: A Case Study," Engineering Health and Safety in Coal Mining. Proceedings of the Symposium held at the SME Annual Meeting, Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME), Jan 1986.
Meeting Name
Engineering Health and Safety in Coal Mining. Proceedings of the Symposium held at the SME Annual Meeting.
Department(s)
Mining Engineering
Sponsor(s)
Soc of Mining Engineers, Littleton, CO, USA
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1986 Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 1986
