Mining Product: Infographic: Reduce Float Dust Explosion Hazards: Add an In-line Wetted Scrubber
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Original creation date: March 2019
Authors: J Patts, A Cecala
Reference - March 2019
Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Float dust reductions of >90% can be achieved by adding an in-line wetted scrubber to an auxiliary section fan. Coal mine operators can use this combination to reduce the possibility of a coal dust explosion in the return.
For Spanish speakers, download the same infographic with text in Spanish.
Reference - March 2019
Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Page last reviewed: August 4, 2020
Page last updated: May 7, 2019
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program