SPONTANEOUS HEATING AND FIRE IN JHARIA RANIGANJ COALFIELDS - CHALLANGES REMEDIES

摘要

Fires are major safety concern in Indian coalmines. To understand and appreciate the whole gamut of spontaneous heating, it is imperative to cast a glance on the contributory parameters, critically examine its mechanism and deliberate on the different approaches in vogue for early detection of spontaneous heating. The paper attempts to (a) briefly analyze different aspects of spontaneous combustion of coal, (b) deliberate on different issues needing attention, (c) Review the existing legislative provisions, and, (d) suggest measures to improve the present scenario. Hie paper emphasises ranking of all coalmines according to fire hazard, followed by development of strategic management plans. The paper concluded with a set of guidelines.