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Author
Bruhn, R. W.
Title
Engineering Analysis and Evaluation of the Centralia Mine Fire. Volume 3.
Coporate
GAI Consultants, Inc., Monroeville, PA
Report
Volume 2
July 1982
292 p.
Distribution
Available from National Technical Information Service
Keywords
mine fires | temperature effects | fire spread
Identifiers
engineering evaluation; mine workings; bulk filling; mine level barriers; boreholes; Centralia Mine Fire, Anthracite Region of Pennsylvania, August 1980
Abstract
Study of temp/gas/data:Defin. of fire conditions/origin of fire zones/types of fuel being consumed/location and extent of active fire zones/degree to which other zones receiving heat and gases from active zones. Identification of ventilation patterns/potential sources of ventilation/rates of air flow/secondary processes that may contribute to ventilation flow. Determination of the recent and projected progression of the fire.