scholarly journals Numerical Simulation of Coal Microwave Heating and Evaluation of The Reliability of The Results By Changing The Parameters Affecting It

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Jebelli ◽  
Arezoo Mahabadi ◽  
Rafiq Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Thermal Stress ◽  
Microwave Heating ◽  
Coalbed Methane ◽  
Coal Mines ◽  
Effective Parameters ◽  
Mining Operations ◽  
Thermal Fields ◽  
Underground Coal Mines ◽  
Increase Rate

Abstract In most mines, methane gas is accumulated in pores inside coal, the highest amount of which is found in coal mines, and methane is the most important polluting gas in underground coal mines. In coal mining operations, coalbed methane is one of the potential hazards that must be extracted to prevent an explosion of the accumulated gas and environmental pollution. One of the mechanisms is using microwave irradiation so that the thermal stress caused by microwave heating generates fractures. In this research, we investigated the most important parameters affecting the electric and thermal fields’ distribution in coal in order to identify the effective parameters that achieve the highest temperature increase rate and to reach the highest impact and efficiency of the system with the least amount of consumed energy. The results of this study show that the most effective parameter on the electric and thermal fields’ distribution within coal is the size of the resonance chamber.

Pervasive Environment for Gases Detection and Collapses in Underground Mines

2014 ◽  
Vol 875-877 ◽  
pp. 2056-2061
Author(s):  
Snider Molina ◽  
Ismael Soto ◽  
Lily Sun ◽  
Ke Cheng Liu
Keyword(s):  
Continuous Monitoring ◽  
Dynamic Assessment ◽  
Coal Mines ◽  
Underground Mines ◽  
Monitoring Networks ◽  
Application Development ◽  
Mining Operations ◽  
Technical Parameters ◽  
Pervasive Environment ◽  
Underground Coal Mines

Safety is an element of extreme priority in mining operations; currently many traditional mining countries are investing in the implementation of wireless sensors capable of detecting risk factors. The objective of this research is to contribute to the implementation of sensors for continuous monitoring inside underground mines providing technical parameters for the design of sensor networks applied in underground coal mines. The analyzed of applying these systems in terms of Benefit, Opportunity, Cost and Risk are discussed. Finally, a dynamic assessment of safety at underground mines it is proposed, this approach offers a contribution to design personalized monitoring networks, the experience developed in coal mines provides a tool that facilitates the application development of technology within underground coal mines.

Whole-Body Vibration Exposures in Undeground Coal Mining Operations

2016 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 914-918
Author(s):  
D. Lynas ◽  
R. Burgess-Limerick
Keyword(s):  
Coal Mining ◽  
Underground Mining ◽  
Coal Mines ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Electrical Equipment ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Mining Equipment ◽  
Mining Operations ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Underground Coal Mines

Studies conducted on surface coal mining equipment have identified whole-body vibration as a significant hazard. Operators of underground mobile equipment, particularly shuttle cars and transport vehicles, are likely to be exposed to significant levels of whole-body vibration. To date, measuring whole-body vibration from underground mining mobile equipment has been difficult due to the strict guidelines governing the use of electrical equipment in underground mines. This paper presents data obtained from two low-methane coal mines using an iOS application installed on iPod Touch devices. The majority of measurements taken from a range of mobile plant and equipment in use at the underground coal mines exceeded the ISO2631.1 Health Guidance Caution Zone. Further investigations are being undertaken to develop a thorough understanding of whole-body vibration exposures to which operators of mobile equipment used in underground coal mines are exposed and the opportunities for application of this information to assist mine site safety, health and risk management processes.

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