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Mine Ventilation Systems
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Air Intake (Inlet) Shafts
These shafts introduce fresh air into the mine.
Exhaust Shafts
These shafts remove used air from the mine, aiding in maintaining air quality.
Main Fans (Primary Fans)
Responsible for creating primary airflow within the ventilation circuit of the mine.
Auxiliary Fans
Supplement the primary ventilation system by steering, controlling, or adding to the main airflow.
Air Doors
Controls and directs airflow in underground mine passages.
Regulators
Adjusts the quantity of air by restricting the area through which the air passes.
Stopping (Bulkheads)
Used to close off unused areas of a mine, preventing wasted circulation of air.
Overcasts (Air Bridges)
Allows intake and exhaust airways to cross without air mixing, maintaining separate air streams.
Undercasts
Similar to overcasts but built beneath roadways, allowing separate airways to cross.
Ventilation Doors
Regulate airflow and allow passage of equipment and personnel while minimizing air leakage.
Ducting Systems
Transport air from auxiliary fans to working faces or areas requiring additional ventilation.
Ventilation Surveys
Assess and map airflow, pressure, and quality to optimize the ventilation system.
Gas Monitoring Systems
Detect harmful gases to prevent hazardous conditions.
Heating and Cooling Systems
Adjust the mine's temperature for worker comfort and equipment maintenance.
Fire Detection and Suppression Systems
Identify and combat fires to prevent spreading and to protect personnel and infrastructure.
Escape Ways
Provide safe exit routes for personnel during emergencies.
Man Doors
Located within air doors to allow personnel to pass without disrupting the ventilation flow.
Ventilation Planning Software
Used for creating, analyzing, and optimizing mine ventilation systems.
Brattice Cloth
Used to control airflow for directing fresh air to working faces or seal off abandoned areas.
Pressure Differential Monitors
Measure pressure differences within the ventilation system to detect blockages or inefficiencies.
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