Thermal Environment in Underground Mining Activities: An Integrated Approach

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2012

Authors

António Sousa (Author) FEUP; João Santos Baptista (Adapter) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: SHO 2012: INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HYGIENE

Pages: 601-605

8th International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene (SHO)

Guimaraes, PORTUGAL, FEB 09-10, 2012

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Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Other engineering and technologies

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Technology > Safety technology

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-005-KEQ

Abstract (EN): In underground mining the thermal environment is a growing problem when the depth increases. In this context, this paper seeks to present a new approach to quantify the relationship between thermal environment, safety conditions, health and productivity. For that, an objective function has been designed in a cost minimization perspective. The function provides the best parameters set for the operation of ventilation systems, ensuring the most appropriate working conditions. The used units (currency) allow obtaining results that provides a comprehensive analysis of the economic impact.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

Notes: Keywords: Thermal Environment, Safety, Productivity, Mining. Aguarda indexação ISI Proceedings

No. of pages: 5