Guidelines for Dust Control in Small Underground Coal Mines

摘要

The Bureau of Mines handbook presents guidelines for controlling dust in underground room-and-pillar coal mines. The dust-control techniques presented are primarily directed toward cost-effectiveness for the operators of small mines facing tightened Federal regulations due to excessive respirable quartz dust. Emphasis is placed on the latest developments in ventilation and water sprays for continuous mining, auger, and conventional mining sections.