- Author
- Griffin, R. E.
- Title
- In-Mine Evaluation of Underground Fire and Smoke Detectors. Information Circular 1979.
- Coporate
- Bureau of Mines, Twin Cities, MN
- Report
- IC 8808, 1979, 31 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
- smoke detectors | mine fires | fire detection systems | ultraviolet detectors | infrared detectors | gas detectors | photoelectric cells | fire safety | mine safety
- Identifiers
- ion currents; technology assessment
- Abstract
- The current state-of-the-art of fire and smoke detection technology is reviewed from the standpoint of suitability for use in underground metal and nonmetal mines. Detection modes, fire signatures, and evnironmental considerations are included. Preliminary results of long-term in-mine tests are presented.