Refuge Chamber Technology Archives - MineARC Systems Thu, 16 Feb 2023 02:58:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.3 https://minearc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cropped-favi-32x32.png Refuge Chamber Technology Archives - MineARC Systems 32 32 Compressed Air Technology – Why is it Important for Safe Refuge? https://minearc.com/compressed-air-technology-refuge-chambers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=compressed-air-technology-refuge-chambers Fri, 21 Jan 2022 04:01:33 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=36491 Compressed air technology in refuge chambers is important to provide clean breathing air and maintain a positive internal pressure.

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]]> Why Do You Need an Airlock or Vestibule? https://minearc.com/why-do-you-need-an-airlock-vestibule/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-do-you-need-an-airlock-vestibule Wed, 08 Dec 2021 01:29:20 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=35921 Why would you need an airlock or vestibule? This MineARC Tech Topic details various options and explains the value of adding an additional layer of protection to your refuge.

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]]> Does A Refuge Chamber Scrubber Produce Noise? https://minearc.com/does-a-refuge-chamber-scrubber-produce-noise/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=does-a-refuge-chamber-scrubber-produce-noise Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:48 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=29358 When a refuge chamber scrubber is on, it does produce noise. This noise comes from a fan inside the unit that draws air in and pushes it out.

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]]> Fresh Air Base vs. Refuge Chamber in Underground Emergencies https://minearc.com/fresh-air-base-vs-refuge-chamber-in-underground-emergencies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fresh-air-base-vs-refuge-chamber-in-underground-emergencies Tue, 08 Jun 2021 00:00:26 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=27207 Refuge Chambers and Fresh Air Bases (FAB) are two types of shelters used in underground mines, particularly during emergencies.

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]]> Understanding the Basics of a Refuge Chamber | Induction Training https://minearc.com/understanding-the-basics-of-a-refuge-chamber/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=understanding-the-basics-of-a-refuge-chamber Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:04 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=26198 Learn the basics of the MineSAFE Standard Design Refuge Chamber.

In this video, you'll learn about underground mine refuge chambers, standard components and parts, signage, and the basics of a sealed environment. 

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]]> Digital Gas Monitoring For Underground Environments https://minearc.com/digital-gas-monitoring-for-underground-environments/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=digital-gas-monitoring-for-underground-environments Tue, 16 Feb 2021 08:00:18 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=16113 Environmental monitoring is a critical aspect of underground safety; technology has evolved to developed integrated digital gas monitoring...

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]]> Oz Minerals Installs Latest in Refuge Chamber Technology https://minearc.com/oz-minerals-installs-latest-in-refuge-chamber-technology/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=oz-minerals-installs-latest-in-refuge-chamber-technology Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:26:17 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=12073 With the vision to create a technologically advanced mine site, OZ Minerals investing in GuardIAN Refuge Chamber Monitoring.

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]]> What is a Refuge Chamber Scrubbing System? https://minearc.com/what-is-a-refuge-chamber-scrubbing-system/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-a-refuge-chamber-scrubbing-system Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:00:36 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=14323 What is a scrubbing system and how does it work? A refuge chamber scrubber uses chemical reactions to remove contaminants from the air within a sealed environment.

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]]> What is a Refuge Chamber? https://minearc.com/what-is-a-refuge-chamber-refuge-bay/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-a-refuge-chamber-refuge-bay Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:49 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=11496 A refuge chamber, also known as refuge station, is a sealed environment, built to sustain life during an emergency or hazardous situation.

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]]> Externally Supported Mode: Understanding Refuge Chambers https://minearc.com/externally-supported-mode-understanding-refuge-chambers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=externally-supported-mode-understanding-refuge-chambers Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:00:40 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=16152 During daily activities or emergencies, refuge chambers operate in Externally Supported Mode. This state occurs when an active refuge station is...

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