Numerical Study of the Respirable Coal Dust Removal Performance of a Vortex Ventilation System at an Excavation Face

Coal dust is one of the most serious issues in coal mines. The miners at an excavation face have a high potential for exposure to high concentrations of coal dust. The main method for removing coal dust is by ventilation. To better control the coal dust at the excavation face, it is important to und...

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Main Authors: Xiaofei Liu, Ping Chang, Enyuan Wang, Zhenguo Zhang, Shuai Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/11/9/2449