Technical Guides Archives - MineARC Systems https://minearc.com/category/technical/ 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 Technical Guides Archives - MineARC Systems https://minearc.com/category/technical/ 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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]]> Carbon Monoxide: Health And Safety Hazards Fact Sheet https://minearc.com/carbon-monoxide-health-and-safety-hazards-fact-sheet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=carbon-monoxide-health-and-safety-hazards-fact-sheet Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:32 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=7150 Carbon monoxide in a sealed structure, such as a refuge chamber or safe haven, can quickly build to toxic levels - learn about the dangers...

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]]> Carbon Dioxide: Health And Safety Hazards Fact Sheet https://minearc.com/carbon-dioxide-health-and-safety-hazards-fact-sheet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=carbon-dioxide-health-and-safety-hazards-fact-sheet Tue, 02 Mar 2021 08:00:33 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=7116 Carbon dioxide in a sealed structure, such as a refuge station, safe haven or controlled environment, can quickly build up and damage your...

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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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]]> How to Remove CO and CO2 in a Refuge Chamber: Chemical Scrubbers https://minearc.com/remove-co-co2-in-refuge-chamber-chemical-scrubber/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=remove-co-co2-in-refuge-chamber-chemical-scrubber Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:00:51 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=7026 How do chemical scrubbers remove carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide from the air within a sealed refuge chamber or safe haven?

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]]> How to Determine Refuge Chamber Duration in Mining https://minearc.com/how-to-determine-refuge-chamber-duration-in-mining/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-determine-refuge-chamber-duration-in-mining Thu, 19 Nov 2020 08:00:11 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=10660 Underground and above-ground mine refuge chamber duration should be determined on a risk-based approach. How long a mining shelter...

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]]> How to Determine Safe Haven Duration in the Petrochemical Industry https://minearc.com/safe-haven-duration-petrochemical-industry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=safe-haven-duration-petrochemical-industry Tue, 17 Nov 2020 08:00:50 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=10639 Chemical refuge chamber or safe haven duration should be determined on a risk-based approach. How long a petrochemical shelter operates...

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]]> Standby Mode: Understanding Refuge Chambers https://minearc.com/standby-mode-emergency-refuge-chamber-operation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=standby-mode-emergency-refuge-chamber-operation Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:00:47 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=4222 During daily activities, refuge chambers operate in standby mode. This state occurs when a refuge station is not being used but is emergency-ready.

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]]> GuardIAN Connect Coaxial Cable: Underground Connectivity https://minearc.com/guardian-connect-coaxial-cable-technical-topic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=guardian-connect-coaxial-cable-technical-topic Thu, 08 Oct 2020 08:00:20 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=4829 Communications and underground connectivity through GuardIAN Connect Coax Cable... The real-time capabilities provide sites with information to improve

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