Effects of Spray Surfactant and Particle Charge on Respirable Coal Dust Capture

Background: Surfactant-containing water sprays are commonly used in coal mines to collect dust. This study investigates the dust collection performance of different surfactant types for a range of coal dust particle sizes and charges. Methods: Bituminous coal dust aerosol was generated in a wind tun...

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Main Authors: Mei W. Tessum, Peter C. Raynor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-09-01
Series:Safety and Health at Work
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2093791117300604