- Author
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Griffin, R. E.
- Title
- In-Mine Evaluation of Underground Fire and Smoke Detectors.
- Coporate
- Bureau of Mines, Twin Cities, MN
- Report
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IC 8808,
1979,
27 p.
- Keywords
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mine fires
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smoke detectors
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fire detectors
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fire protection
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environmental effects
- Identifiers
- detection systems
- 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 environmental considerations are included. Preliminary results of long-term in-mine tests are presented.