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Development of a discussion document on the safety related research needs of the coal industry.

Author: Phillips, HR ; Landman, GVR Date: Mar 1994 The principal objective of this project has been to provide SIMCOL and its two sub-committees (COLEEAG and COLREAG) with a discussion document on research priorities. Work on the project commenced at the end of March 1993 and an interim report ... Read more
Development of active guidance systems to overcome problems of disorientation and low visibility following severe explosions.

Author: Phillips, HR ; Gouws, MJ Date: Jan 1995 The objective of this research project was to review methods of overcoming the disorientation of underground mine workers following an explosion or severe fire. The results of this project indicate that different strategies may be required ... Read more
Establish the current status of research development and operational experience of wet head cutting drums for the prevention of frictional ignitions.

Author: Phillips, HR Date: Nov 1997 Research has shown that one of the most effective methods of preventing the frictional ignition of methane/air mixtures at the coal face is to spray water directly behind the cutting picks and parallel to their direction of travel. However, ... Read more
Identify methods to reduce the risk of explosions and fires caused by frictional ignition hazards.

Author: Phillips, HR Date: Jan 1999 This report describes outcome of a literature review of the extensive research conducted worldwide into the phenomenon of frictional ignition, a review of whether machines currently used in South Africa comply with known principles for reducing ... Read more
Inertisation of sealed coal mine panels using microbial organisms.

Author: Creedy, DP ; Burton, C ; Sharman, A ; Phillips, HR ; Alexander, JJ Date: Feb 2000 This is the second part of two part study examining the possibility of using naturally occurring methane-oxidising organising organisms to prevent the accumulation of flammable mixtures in sealed areas within coal mines. The first phase ... Read more
Methane layering in bord and pillar workings.

Author: Creedy, DP ; Phillips, HR Date: Aug 1997 This report reviews the state of knowledge on the occurrence, investigation, detection, monitoring, prevention and dispensation of methane layers in coal mines. Mining practice throughout the world in respect of methane layering is generally ... Read more
Strategies to monitor non-homogeneous atmospheres in sealed off panels in coal mines.

Author: Hardman, DR ; Creedy, DP ; Phillips, HR Date: Jun 2001 Many South African coal mines contain large areas sealed off from the mine ventilation. These areas contain an atmosphere sampled only at or near the seals. The research described in this report was commissioned to examine whether the current ... Read more

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