Refuge Chamber Equipment Archives - MineARC Systems

Permanent Refuge Shelters vs Fresh Air Bays

Lauren Van Rooyen — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:50:34 +0000

There are several differences in fresh air base and permanent shelter designs, impacting their emergency use suitability. Some critical variations include gas monitoring, multiple air supplies, cooling and a sealed environment. These differences have and will impact personnel well-being.

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Moving A Refuge Chamber

Lauren Van Rooyen — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:44:03 +0000

Transporting and manoeuvring a refuge chamber can be a rather technical task, especially when considering the size and weight of a refuge chamber - not to mention the confines of mine declines and haulages. In this article, we’ll discuss the various options MineARC offers to suit various transportation and mine practicalities.

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Why Do You Need an Airlock or Vestibule?

Les — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 01:29:20 +0000

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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Chamber Commissioning & Everything You Need to Know About It

Les — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:13:59 +0000

One of the biggest questions we get once a chamber has been bought, is "what happens now?". Once a chamber has been purchased and delivered to site, it needs to be put through the commissioning process.

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Does A Refuge Chamber Scrubber Produce Noise?

MineARC Editor — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:48 +0000

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

MineARC Editor — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 00:00:26 +0000

Refuge Chambers and Fresh Air Bases (FAB) are two types of shelters used in underground mines, particularly during emergencies.

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Why Can’t You Just Run Away?

MineARC Editor — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:46 +0000

Consider if you work at a facility that uses chemicals or are within an area that transports them. Is it viable for you to evacuate the area safely and...

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Understanding the Basics of a Refuge Chamber | Induction Training

MineARC Editor — Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:04 +0000

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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Will a Refuge Chamber Let Gases Inside? How Does a Refuge Chamber Remain Airtight?

MineARC Editor — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:58 +0000

A refuge chamber has two critical systems that work together to prevent gases from getting inside and support an airtight environment...

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What is a Refuge Chamber Scrubbing System?

MineARC Editor — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:00:36 +0000

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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