Unique research can save lifes in mines
This was taken during a full-scale fire test in a mine in Sala, Sweden. Photo: Andreas Fransson
Until today there have not been any extensive and in-depth studies regarding fires in mines, except for coal mines. Rickard Hansen is now changing this through his doctoral thesis “Study of heat releases rates of mining vehicles in underground hard rock mines”.
In his study of fire safety in underground mines, he demonstrates the possibility of calculating the total fire effect for mining vehicles
– These are results that society can benefit from, foremost when designing different fire rescue systems in the mines, such as mobile refuge chambers, stationary refuge chambers and smoke evacuation fans.
The air supply of the mobile refuge chambers and the stationary refuge chambers can be made larger to last longer. One could also increase the number of fans, place them closer together and make them stronger.
Thanks to this new knowledge we can improve the capacity and location of the system. This means increased fire safety and evacuation safety of mining personnel. The results could save lifes, says Rickard Hansen.
For more information about the research of Rickard Hansen, please contact him at: rickard.hansen@mdh.se
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