Mine Ventilation under MSHA Regulation.pptVIP

Mine Ventilation under MSHA Regulation ?Dr. B. C. Paul 2004 Revised April 2008 Note – Basic information in this lecture was drawn from the Code of Federal Regulations, the Federal Register, the MSHA website, and Historical compilations and reports of accidents from the U.S. Bureau of Mines and MSHA Underground Coal Mines Major Objectives Provide for escape in the event of a fire Limit exposure to dust and methane Main Approach Specify air velocities and volumes to areas of the mine Specify any reuse of air Require approved mine ventilation plans Approved Ventilation Plans(30 CFR 75.370) Have