Contents: Preface to the third edition. Preface to the second edition. Preface to the first edition. 1.Mine fires. 2.Mine explosions. 3.Mine gases. 4.Outbursts of coal and gas. 5.Sampling of mine atmospheres and interpretation of their analysis. 6.Reopening of sealed-off areas in mines. 7.Mine rescue. 8.Water inundations. Appendices. References. Index. This self-contained classic textbook on the subject of mine disasters and mine rescue draws on the nearly thirty years of teaching and research experience and his abiding interest in mine safety for the benefit of mining engineering students. It provides a comprehensive view of the hazards constantly posed by fires, explosions, coal and gas outbursts and inundations in mines and the various rescue equipment in use, including the recent ones. Combating the problem of acid mine drainage and the use of explosibility diagrams, including USBM, for predicting flammability of firegases are some of the significant additions to the third edition. Besides mining engineering students, this book will also be of great value to practising mining engineers, safety enforcement agencies, and rescue organisations.

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Title: Mine Disasters and Mine Rescue
Publisher: Universities Press
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 9386235587
ISBN 13: 9789386235589
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: 3rd Edition
Condition: New

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This comprehensive textbook, drawing from the author's extensive teaching and research experience, delves into mine disasters and rescue. It covers persistent hazards like fires, explosions, coal and gas outbursts, and inundations, along with various rescue equipment. The third edition introduces combating acid mine drainage and using explosibility diagrams, including USBM, to predict firegas flammability.

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