A29 -- Mine Air Conditioning and Ventilation (I-P)

In underground mines, excess humidity, high temperatures, inadequate oxygen, and excessive concentrations of dangerous gases can lower worker productivity and can cause illness and death. Air cooling and ventilation are needed in deep underground mines to minimize heat stress and remove contaminants. As mines become deeper, heat removal and ventilation problems become more difficult and costly to solve. Caution: This chapter presents only a very brief overview of the principles of mine ventilation planning. The person responsible for such planning should either be an experienced engineer, or work under the direct supervision of such an engineer. Seven English-language texts have been written on mine ventilation since 1980 (listed in the References). The ventilation engineer is strongly encouraged to study these references.

Chapter Table of Contents

Definitions

Sources of Heat Entering Mine Air

Heat Exchangers

Mine-Cooling Techniques

Selecting a Mine-Cooling Method

Mechanical Refrigeration Plants

Mine Air Heating

Mine Ventilation

Citation: 2011 ASHRAE Handbook -- HVAC Applications:Chapter 29, Mine Air Conditioning and Ventilation



Product Code(s): D-A292011IP