Mine Lighting and Ventilation in Crises.
Abstract
This report describes an investigation into the feasibility of providing lighting and ventilation in underground mines in a short period of time using locally available materials and equipment. The investigation consisted of the design and construction of pilot models of lighting and ventilation systems in an inactive limestone mine in Kansas City, Missouri. The systems were installed by a local contractor using commonly available materials and were powered by portable engine-generators. As a result of the pilot model construction, it was concluded that underground mines can be upgraded in the amount of time normally considered as being available in a crisis relocation situation. The experience gained from the pilot model construction was used to design lighting and ventilation systems for an underground iron mine in North Carolina. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA018783
Entities
People
- E. L. Hill
- J. S. Mcknight
- M. D. Wright
- S. B. York Iii
Organizations
- RTI International