Use of mine ventilation exhaust as combustion air in gas-fired turbo-electric generators

Philip W. Johnson; Thomas Novak; David J. White; John W. Stevenson; Randall A. Mills; Edward L. Lasseter; Charles M. Boyer

Use of mine ventilation exhaust as combustion air in gas-fired turbo-electric generators

Philip W. Johnson, Thomas Novak, David J. White, John W. Stevenson, Randall A. Mills, Edward L. Lasseter, Charles M. Boyer

Mining Engineering

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Abstract

Methane liberated in coal mines is a potential safety hazard because it is explosive at relatively low concentrations (5-15%) in air. These gas emissions can be used for generating power in gas-fired turbo-electric generators thereby reducing the methane concentration in air to a safe level minimizing the risk of mine explosions and its contribution to greenhouse effect when discharged to the atmosphere.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	2528-2533
Number of pages	6
Journal	Conference Record - IAS Annual Meeting (IEEE Industry Applications Society)
Volume	4
State	Published - 1996
Event	Conference Record of the 1996 IEEE Industry Applications 31st IAS Annual Meeting. Part 4 (of 4) - San Diego, CA, USA Duration: Oct 6 1996 → Oct 10 1996

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Control and Systems Engineering
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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Use of mine ventilation exhaust as combustion air in gas-fired turbo-electric generators

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