Author: United Nations Publications
Publisher: UN
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Today coal supplies around 30 per cent of global primary energy and 40 per cent of global electricity. Coal extraction has become increasingly challenging as shallow reserves are exhausted and deeper seams, with significant content of methane, are mined. Societies are demanding and expecting safer mine working conditions, and greater environmental stewardship from the coal industry. The global coal industry, national governments, trade unions, and worker safety advocates are concerned that the frequency and severity of methane explosions, especially in emerging economies, are unacceptably high. Coal mine methane (CMM) only becomes flammable and creates an explosion hazard when allowed to mix with air. Methane-rich gases, generally containing 80 per cent to 95 per cent methane at underground mining depths, occur naturally in coal seams and are released as CMM when coal seams are disturbed by mining activities. Methane is an explosive gas in the range of 5 per cent to 15 per cent methane in air. The application of best practices for methane drainage and use is critical to reduce methane-related accidents and explosions that all too often accompany coal mining, while also contributing to environmental protection through reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Good mining practices need to be transferred to all countries to ensure that risks are managed professionally and effectively. No mine, even in the most developed countries, is free from safety risks. Regardless of location or mining conditions, it is possible to significantly reduce the risk of methane related incidents and explosions. Good safety practice in coal mines is to reduce explosion risk by preventing the occurrence of explosive mixtures and, where practical, by monitoring and rapidly diluting explosive mixtures to safe concentrations.
Best Practice Guidance for Effective Methane Drainage and Use in Coal Mines
Author: United Nations Publications
Publisher: UN
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Today coal supplies around 30 per cent of global primary energy and 40 per cent of global electricity. Coal extraction has become increasingly challenging as shallow reserves are exhausted and deeper seams, with significant content of methane, are mined. Societies are demanding and expecting safer mine working conditions, and greater environmental stewardship from the coal industry. The global coal industry, national governments, trade unions, and worker safety advocates are concerned that the frequency and severity of methane explosions, especially in emerging economies, are unacceptably high. Coal mine methane (CMM) only becomes flammable and creates an explosion hazard when allowed to mix with air. Methane-rich gases, generally containing 80 per cent to 95 per cent methane at underground mining depths, occur naturally in coal seams and are released as CMM when coal seams are disturbed by mining activities. Methane is an explosive gas in the range of 5 per cent to 15 per cent methane in air. The application of best practices for methane drainage and use is critical to reduce methane-related accidents and explosions that all too often accompany coal mining, while also contributing to environmental protection through reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Good mining practices need to be transferred to all countries to ensure that risks are managed professionally and effectively. No mine, even in the most developed countries, is free from safety risks. Regardless of location or mining conditions, it is possible to significantly reduce the risk of methane related incidents and explosions. Good safety practice in coal mines is to reduce explosion risk by preventing the occurrence of explosive mixtures and, where practical, by monitoring and rapidly diluting explosive mixtures to safe concentrations.
Publisher: UN
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Today coal supplies around 30 per cent of global primary energy and 40 per cent of global electricity. Coal extraction has become increasingly challenging as shallow reserves are exhausted and deeper seams, with significant content of methane, are mined. Societies are demanding and expecting safer mine working conditions, and greater environmental stewardship from the coal industry. The global coal industry, national governments, trade unions, and worker safety advocates are concerned that the frequency and severity of methane explosions, especially in emerging economies, are unacceptably high. Coal mine methane (CMM) only becomes flammable and creates an explosion hazard when allowed to mix with air. Methane-rich gases, generally containing 80 per cent to 95 per cent methane at underground mining depths, occur naturally in coal seams and are released as CMM when coal seams are disturbed by mining activities. Methane is an explosive gas in the range of 5 per cent to 15 per cent methane in air. The application of best practices for methane drainage and use is critical to reduce methane-related accidents and explosions that all too often accompany coal mining, while also contributing to environmental protection through reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Good mining practices need to be transferred to all countries to ensure that risks are managed professionally and effectively. No mine, even in the most developed countries, is free from safety risks. Regardless of location or mining conditions, it is possible to significantly reduce the risk of methane related incidents and explosions. Good safety practice in coal mines is to reduce explosion risk by preventing the occurrence of explosive mixtures and, where practical, by monitoring and rapidly diluting explosive mixtures to safe concentrations.
Bulletin
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mines and mineral resources
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mines and mineral resources
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
Bulletin
Author: United States. Bureau of Mines
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 738
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 738
Book Description
Mine Ventilation
Author: S. Bandopadhyay
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1482283891
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 537
Book Description
The purpose of the 10th US North American Mine Ventilation Symposium in Anchorage 2004 was to bring together practitioners involved in the planning and operation of underground ventilation systems, to provide a forum for debate and exchange of ideas, and to share information on the advances which have been made and consider problems
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1482283891
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 537
Book Description
The purpose of the 10th US North American Mine Ventilation Symposium in Anchorage 2004 was to bring together practitioners involved in the planning and operation of underground ventilation systems, to provide a forum for debate and exchange of ideas, and to share information on the advances which have been made and consider problems
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Oversight Hearings
Author: Fusion Advisory Panel (U.S.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Coal
Languages : en
Pages : 1390
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Coal
Languages : en
Pages : 1390
Book Description
Oversight Hearings: Coal mining research and development
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration (Fossil Fuels)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Alcohol as fuel
Languages : en
Pages : 1406
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Alcohol as fuel
Languages : en
Pages : 1406
Book Description
Advances and Technology Development in Greenhouse Gases: Emission, Capture and Conversion
Author: Mohammad Reza Rahimpour
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0443192324
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 565
Book Description
Approx.730 pages - Introduces different sources of GHGs' emission - Describes different methods for controlling GHGs' emission - Includes geoengineering methods for decreasing GHGs' emission
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0443192324
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 565
Book Description
Approx.730 pages - Introduces different sources of GHGs' emission - Describes different methods for controlling GHGs' emission - Includes geoengineering methods for decreasing GHGs' emission
Investigation of Fire and Explosion Accidents in the Chemical, Mining, and Fuel-related Industries
Author: Bernard J. Scheiner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 734
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 734
Book Description
Environmental Engineering in Mines
Author: V. S. Vutukuri
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521246059
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 522
Book Description
This is a detailed study on the design, operation and maintenance of mines in relationship to the total environment.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521246059
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 522
Book Description
This is a detailed study on the design, operation and maintenance of mines in relationship to the total environment.