Simulation of Dust Control in Coal Mining

Article Preview

Abstract:

Many different dust control measures have been used to reduce or control the generation of dust during mining operations. As respirable dust control is affected by the overall airflow pattern, a CFD model of the face area could be created to estimate the impact of these factors on airflow in the face area. a steady state CFD model of the airflow developed in the paper with typical field configuration of the line curtain, including leakage along the roof and floor, and with the scrubber idle. This should provide insight for further possible steps for improving dust control.

You might also be interested in these eBooks

Info:

Periodical:

Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 671-674)

Pages:

1624-1627

Citation:

Online since:

March 2013

Export:

Price:

Permissions CCC:

Permissions PLS:

Сopyright:

© 2013 Trans Tech Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved

Share:

Citation:

[1] C. J. Freitas: Perspective: Selected benchmarks from commercial CFD codes. Journal of Fluids Engineering, Vol. 117 (1995), p.208.

DOI: 10.1115/1.2817132

Google Scholar

[2] J. C. Tien and J. Kim: Respirable coal dust control using surfactants. Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Vol. 12 (1997), pp.957-963.

DOI: 10.1080/1047322x.1997.10390635

Google Scholar

[3] J. Kim and J. C. Tien: Effect of added base on coal wetting ability of nonionin surfactant solutions used for dust control. Mining Engineering (London), Vol. 154 (1994), p.151.

Google Scholar

[4] G. V. R. Goodman, Using water sprays to improve performance of a flooded-bed dust scrubber. Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Vol. 15 (2000), p.550.

DOI: 10.1080/10473220050028376

Google Scholar