DPM L3-3-4 Operations Control Exposure

Barrick DPM Case-Study – Hemlo DPM Management Update

A presentation by Barrick Hygienist Hannah Demers addressing a range of challenges in reducing diesel related OEL values at their Hemlo operation. Information is provided on bio-fuel and filtering measures and results [More...]

Continuously regenerated trap for underground mining heavy-duty applications

Vale Totten Mine, Creighton Mine, and Copper Cliff Mine. Continuously regenerated DPF systems optimized for heavy-duty underground mining applications. [More...]

Effectiveness of Selected Diesel Particulate Matter Control Technologies for Underground Mining Applications: Isolated Zone Study, 2003

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health designed and conducted a study in an underground metal mine to assess the effects of selected diesel emissions control technologies on the concentrations of diesel particulate matter and gases in underground mine air. The control technologies studied included diesel particulate filter (DPF) systems, filtration system with disposable filter elements, diesel oxidation catalytic converter, and biodiesel blends. [More...]

The efficiency of Disposable Filter Elements to control worker exposure to diesel particulate matter in underground coal mines

University of Wollongong – Case Study on Emissions Based Maintenance of Diesel Engines

A research study into the effectiveness of an emissions based maintenance strategy highlight the benefits in both work environment conditions and efficiency improvement. [More...]