Case Study

Mine Inerting

Mine Inerting

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Background: Two primary uses for nitrogen in the mining industry are extinguishing coal mine fires and more recently to inert worked-out or abandoned areas of the mines if inadequate seals are installed as mandated by Final Standard 30 CFR Part 75 issued by the Mine Safety and Health Administra tion (MSHA) as of April 18, 2008. The objective in extinguishing a coal mine fire is to reduce the oxygen con- tent of the combustive gases belo

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