Real-Time Diesel Particulate Matter Monitoring in Underground Mines: Evolution and Applications

Abstract

Diesel exhaust is a major cause of large number of occupational diseases. Acute and continuous exposure to DPM can cause numerous health issues including respiratory disease, lung disease, heart disease, etc. The NIOSH and the IARC consider DPM as ‘probable carcinogenic’ and ‘carcinogenic’, respectively. In large underground M/NM mines, DPM regulatory compliance is challenging. This paper primarily focuses on the evolution and application of real-time DPM monitoring in mining. This study discusses different monitors performance, their applications, and prospects of DPM monitoring in mining. This paper also presents an overview of core issues of using diesel equipment in underground mines and summarises existing DPM regulations in US and other countries.

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Research Center/Lab(s)

Center for High Performance Computing Research

Keywords and Phrases

diesel aerosols; diesel exhaust; DPM; NIOSH 5040; PEL; real-time DPM monitoring

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1748-0930; 1748-0949

Document Type

Article - Journal

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text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2021 The Authors, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

08 Sep 2021

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