Recommendations for a New Rock Dusting Standard to …

represent the average of the finest coal particle size collected from the recent dust survey. Explosion tests indicate that medium-sized coal dust required 76.4% TIC to prevent explosion propagation. Even the coarse coal dust (20% minus 200 mesh or 75 µm), representative of

Experimental mine and laboratory dust explosion …

the dust was placed on roof shelves to enhance the dis­ persion. In the rock dust inerting tests, the fuel dust and limestone rock dust mixtures were placed half on roof shelves and half on the floor (Fig. 2), The nominal dust loading reported for the LLEM tests assumes that all of the dust was dispersed uniformly throughout the cross section.

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Underground coal mining produces finely divided coal dust that deposits throughout the mine and serves as a source of combustible material for coal dust explosions. …

Dust explosions: Fundamentals

This means that only materials that are not already stable oxides can give rise to dust explosions. This excludes substances such as silicates, sulfates, nitrates, carbonates and phosphates, and therefore dust clouds of Portland cement, sand, limestone, etc. cannot give dust explosions. The main groups of materials that can give dust explosions ...

Combustible Dust: An Explosion Hazard

Firefighting Precautions at Facilities with Combustible Dust. OSHA Publication 3644, (April 2013). Hazard Alert: Combustible Dust Explosions. OSHA Fact Sheet, (May 2015). Combustible Dust in Industry: Preventing and Mitigating the Effects of Fire and Explosion. OSHA Safety and Health Information Bulletin (SHIB) 07-31-2005, (July 31, 2005).

Coal Dust Particle Size Survey of US Mines

Coal dust particle size survey of US mines Michael J. Sapko, Kenneth L.Cashdollar,Gregory M. Green PIII&WQ~Rksameh -toy. NUI~OM/ I~litutefw Ocmpahd Sqfciy and XcaI~h,Pittsburgh, PA, USA The National Institute for Occupationel Safety and Health (NINSH) and the Mine Safety and Ncalth Administration (MSHA) wnductod a joint ~urveyto determine the range of coal particle …

Post-Explosion Observations of Experimental Mine …

amount of coked dust in the post-explosion samples. The results showed that almost all coal dust that was suspended within the explosion flame produced significant amounts of coke. Measurements of floor dust concentrations after LLEM explosions were compared to the initial dust loadings to determine the transport distance of dust during an ...

Prevention and suppression of coal dust explosion in …

Limestone dust proved to be a better explosion suppressant compared to dolomite dust. Graphical abstract. Download: Download high-res image (292KB) Download: Download full-size image; ... Dust explosions are one of the most serious potential disasters in coal mining operations. A substantial literature on coal mine safety covers issues related ...

How does limestone rock dust prevent coal dust explosions …

Coal dust explosions in underground coal mines are pre­ vented by a generous application of rock dust (usually lime­ stone). If an explosion should occur, the rock dust disperses, mixes with the coal dust and prevents fl ame propagation by acting as a thermal inhibitor or heat sink. To investigate this process in more detail, a number of ex­ plosion experiments using …

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However, dust formed from the use of limestone may releases the components noted in Section 3 as airborne particulates, posing an ... This product is not considered to be an explosion hazard, although reaction with incompatible materials, such as …

Preliminary study on laboratory scale for studying the …

The limestone samples that will be used in the coal dust explosion prevention test come from Padalarang, West Java, Indonesia. Analysis of the mineral composition of limestone samples

Experimental mine and laboratory dust explosion research at …

The full-scale explosion tests were conducted in PRL's Lake Lynn experimental mine (Mattes, Bacho & Wade, 1983, Triebsch & Sapko, 1990) (LLEM) shown in Fig. 1.This is a former limestone mine, and five new drifts were developed …

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The explosion hazard can be effectively controlled through the application and mixing of quality rock dust, such as limestone dust, to render inert the combustible coal dust …

What are Pmax and Kst? A guide to dust …

Organisations must be aware of the dangers posed by dust (explosions) and must undertake rigorous dust testing. Dust explosions occur because of a release of fine dust particles into the air (oxygen), which are then ignited by a source of …

THE USE OF STONE DUST TO CONTROL COAL DUST …

technical reports and regulatory standards relating to coal dust explosions and 1 Stone-dusting, or rock-dusting, is the application to roadway surfaces of an inert dust, usually limestone dust, in amounts that render any coal dust incombustible.

Prevention and suppression of coal dust explosion in …

MIT of coal-rock dust mixtures increased with increase in thermal conductivity and specific heat. Limestone dust is more effective coal dust explosion suppressant than dolomite …

Fact Sheet on the Use of Stone Dust to Control Coal …

Coal dust explosions occur when fine coal particles become airborne and are ignited by some means. In a coal mine, the precursor to a coal dust explosion is usually the ignition and …

LIMESTONE (NATURALLY OCCURING)

for total dust, do not use a cyclone!! * All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.

Material Safety Data Sheet

(MSHA); OSHA PEL = permissible exposure limit of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); mg/m3 = milligrams of substance per cubic meter of air. Limestone (Calcium Carbonate): ACHIH TLV® = 10mg/m3; OSHA PEL = 15mg/m3 (total dust); OSHA PEL= 5mg/m3 (respirable fraction), MSHA PEL = 10mg/m3 (total dust). Other Particulates: 2001 …

2 Effects of Rock Dust Applications on Coal Mine Dust …

Coal dust explosion hazards often can be mitigated effectively through a proper rock-dusting program. TABLE 2-1 U.S. Rock Dusting Regulations. Definition 30 CFR 75.2: Rock dust. Pulverized limestone, dolomite, gypsum, anhydrite, shale, adobe, or other inert material, preferably light colored, 100 percent of which will pass through a sieve ...

Effects of rock dusting in preventing and reducing …

A complete chemical reaction of one kg of pure limestone dust absorbs about 1786 kJ heat (Zeman 2008). The thermal energy consumed in the limestone-to-lime chemical conversion process can reduce the chance and …

Safety Data Sheet Limestone

Limestone is a naturally occurring mineral complex that contains varying quantities of quartz (crystalline silica). In its natural bulk state, limestone is not a known health hazard. Limestone may be subjected to various natural or mechanical forces that produce small particles (dust) which may contain respirable

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Calcium carbonate [Limestone], Natural calcium carbonate [Limestone] [Note: Calcite & aragonite are commercially important natural calcium carbonates.] Odorless, white to tan powder. ... Lower Explosive Limit. NA. Noncombustible Solid Incompatibilities & Reactivities Fluorine, magnesium, acids, alum, ammonium salts Exposure Routes ...

Experimental Effects of Coal-Limestone Mixtures on Dust …

Secondary dust explosions in coal mines or industrial settings are known to cause greater catastrophic hazards than the coupled primary explosions themselves. The shock waves produced during a primary explosion, which are initiated by inadvertent stimuli in an explosive atmosphere such as methane, lift surrounding coal particles from neighboring areas, and if …

The study of coal dust minimum explosion concentration of …

The coal dust explosion tests have been conducted using an explosion chamber 20-L with coal dust sizes of 53–44 µm (average particle size is 48.5 µm) for subbituminous coal from Indonesia. ... (generally pulverized limestone dust) so that the coal dust will be incombustible, or by maintaining the coal dust in the air under the minimum ...

Effects of rock dusting in preventing and reducing intensity of …

The rock dust, mainly limestone dust, should entirely pass through 50 mesh sieve (<300 μm in sizes), and 70% of it pass through 200 mesh sieve (<75 ... The effectiveness of the rock dust in reducing explosion intensity has been proven by historic events and laboratory experiments. The main functions of rock dust in controlling mine explosions ...

Inhibition of Sulphide Dust Explosions with Limestone

The introduction of large diameter drill holes and mass firings in underground metalliferous mines has led to an increase in the number of reported sulfide dust explosions in Australia and overseas._x000D_ Adaptation of the coal mining technique of using limestone to inhibit or prevent dust explosions has not been entirely successful as the development and inhibition of a sulfide …

Mine White™

MineWhite ™ is a natural, pulverized dolomitic limestone product that provides an excellent solution to mitigate coal dust explosion risks and improve coal mine safety. The dry limestone is pulverized to a free-flowing fine particle size and meets or exceeds MSHA silica content requirements. In addition, the dolomitic limestone provides a high whiteness level to help …

Protecting Workers from Combustible Dust Explosion …

dust flash fire and explosion hazards. Supervisors should be notified if proper precautions have not been taken to protect workers from combustible dust hazards. ... will not form combustible dust, including cement, gypsum, limestone, sand and salt. FactSheet. Workers' Rights Workers have the right to: • Working conditions that do not pose ...

Fact Sheet on the Use of Stone Dust to Control Coal …

Coal dust explosions occur when fine coal particles become airborne and are ignited by some means. In ... (ASA, 1960). Limestone and similar carbonates produce the best rock, as their tendency to cake is low, and they have a light color, which aids illumination. The particle size of stone dust deployed to reduce the