In highly explosive environments, refuge chambers and safe havens can be adapted to withstand overpressure of up to 15 psi. A refuge chambers resistance to explosions can be determined through pressure testing.
Fire dangers exist in underground mining and tunnelling operations. What fire protection solutions do refuge chamber have?
Numerous heat sources affect the internal temperature of a refuge chamber. A continuous build-up of heat and humidity…
Regulation 4.37 states that flammable materials or explosives are not to be stored near mine openings. Stench Gas contains Ethyl Mercaptan
Controlling the internal temperature of a refuge chamber is critical to the health and well-being of trapped miners and personnel
Refuge chamber scrubber chemical work by removing undesired gases from the air using chemical reactions.
Breathable air inside a refuge chamber is air that can support life, has enough oxygen in its mix, and doesn’t contain contaminants…
