International Regulation of Diesel Engine Use Underground: A Country-by-Country Synopsis

摘要

Mining regulations pertaining to the use of diesel engines were solicited by the Bureau of Mines from foreign countries with mining operations. Responses were received from 27 countries, U.S. regulations were reviewed, and those parts pertaining to the use of diesel engines in underground mining were synopsized according to the following subject categories: types of engines permitted, testing and certification procedures, fuel quality specifications, emission control requirements, procedures and frequency of testing enhaust gases, mine air quality and quantity (ventilation) requirements, procedures for testing mine air quality and quantity, noise standards. All categories except the types of engines permitted and testing and certification procedures are summarized in tables. Contacts are provided for each country to facilitate inquiries concerning regulation revisions of interpretation.