UNDERGROUND

Let it flow

The ventilation system in an underground mine plays a vital role in removing air contamination

Ailbhe Goodbody
Ventilation-on-demand (VOD) can significantly improve the energy efficiency of a ventilation system. Photo: Maestro

Ventilation-on-demand (VOD) can significantly improve the energy efficiency of a ventilation system. Photo: Maestro

Ventilation dilutes the harmful components that are found in a mine to an allowable regulatory level – these contaminants can include: Gases that come from the strata rock (such as methane, CO2, H2S,...

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