Mining Feature: NIOSH at SME 2017

Geomechanics

Monitoring the In Situ Performance of Cemented Paste Backfill at the Lucky Friday Mine
Joseph Seymour and Michael Raffaldi of SMRD

Health & Safety: Metric-Driven Approaches to Implementing H&S Interventions: A Series of Case Studies
Emily Haas of PMRD (co-chair)

A Case Study Exploring Field Level Risk Assessments as a Leading Safety Indicator
Emily Haas of PMRD

Quantifying and Monitoring Control Room Protection Factors Against Respirable Dust at an Underground Crusher Booth
Justin Patts and John Organiscak of PMRD

Coal & Energy: Mine Fire Prevention I
Liming Yuan of PMRD (co-chair)

Characterization of a Mine Fire Using Atmospheric Monitoring System Sensor Data
Liming Yuan of PMRD

Coal & Energy: Best of Ground Control 
Michael Murphy of PMRD (co-chair)

Design Concerns for Room and Pillar Retreat Panels in an Eastern Kentucky Mine
Ted Klemetti and Morgan Sears of PMRD

A Practical Application of Photogrammetry to Perform Rib Characterization Measurements in an Underground Coal Mine Using a DSLR Camera
Brent Slaker of PMRD

Health & Safety: Technology Development, Adaptation, and Integration to Address H&S Challenges

Electromagnetic Interference with Proximity Detection Systems
James Noll, R. J. Matetic, Jingcheng Li, Chenming Zhou, and Miguel Reyes of PMRD

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Applications in Underground Coal Mines
Chenming Zhou and Miguel Reyes of PMRD

MINER Act Technology: Past, Present, and Future
David Snyder of PMRD, Susan Moore of NPPTL, and Rohan Fernando of NPPTL

Characteristics and Controlling Factors of the E-Field of Electrode-Based Through-the-Earth (TTE) Communication
Chenming Zhou and Miguel Reyes of PMRD

Coal & Energy: Refuge Alternatives for Underground Coal Mines I
Timothy Lutz and David Yantek of PMRD (co-chairs)

Temperature and Humidity Tests for Mobile Refuge Alternatives
David Yantek of PMRD

The Effects of Seasonal Heat and Humidity on Mine Strata Temperatures in Underground Coal Mines
David Yantek of PMRD

Estimation of Metabolic Heat for Refuge Alternative Testing and Potential Tolerance Limits
David Yantek of PMRD

Coal & Energy: Mine Fire Prevention II

The Use of Atmospheric Monitoring Systems in U.S. Underground Coal Mines
James Rowland and Liming Yuan of PMRD

Health & Safety: Monitoring, Interpreting, and Reacting to H&S Hazards
Emily Haas of PMRD (chair)

Exploring the Use of Situation Awareness in H&S Leaders’ Behaviors and Practices
Dana Willmer of PMRD

Effects of Corrosion on Ground Support and Corrosion Monitoring Methods
Amy Chambers of SMRD

Coal & Energy: Impact of MSHA’s Respirable Dust Rule

Respirable Dust Measured Downwind During Rock Dust Application
Marcia Harris, John Organiscak, and Scott Klima of PMRD

Coal & Energy: Refuge Alternatives for Underground Coal Mines II
David Yantek and Timothy Lutz of PMRD (co-chairs)            

Refuge Alternatives Relief Valve Testing and Design with Updated Test Stand
Timothy Lutz of PMRD

Prediction of Human Core Temperature Rise and Moisture Loss in Coal Mine Refuge Alternatives
David Yantek of PMRD

Heat/Humidity Tests of a Built-in-Place Refuge Alternative
David Yantek, Timothy Lutz, and R. J. Matetic of PMRD

Health & Safety: Collision Avoidance Technologies: Challenges and Applications for Surface and Underground Operations
Todd Ruff of SMRD (co-chair)

Alternate Technologies Applicable to Proximity Detection on Mobile Machines in Underground Coal Mines
James Noll of PMRD

Coal & Energy: Dust Control I
Timothy Beck of PMRD (chair)

Comparison of Different Hollow Cone Water Sprays for Continuous Miner Dust Control Applications
Scott Klima and John Organiscak of PMRD

Material Property Tests of Foam Agents to Determine their Potential for Longwall Mining Dust Control Research
W. Randy Reed, Timothy Beck, David Zheng, and Scott Klima of PMRD

Coal & Energy: Dust Control II

Characterization of Airborne Float Coal Dust Emitted During Continuous Mining, Longwall Mining and Belt Transport
Michael Shahan and Timothy Beck of PMRD

Open-Air Sprays for Capturing and Controlling Airborne Float Coal Dust on Longwall Faces
Timothy Beck and Michael Shahan of PMRD

Assessing Foam Application to Mine Roof for Longwall Mining Shield Dust Control
W. Randy Reed, David Zheng, Scott Klima, Michael Shahan, and Timothy Beck of PMRD

Coal & Energy: CFD Modelling for Mine Ventilation

CFD Analysis on Gas Distribution for Different Scrubber Redirection Configurations in Slab Cut
David Zheng, John Organiscak, and Timothy Beck of PMRD

Health & Safety: Research Informing Regulations and Compliance
Eric Lutz of SMRD (co-chair)

Does it Protect? The Role of Personal Protective Equipment in Mining
Susan Moore of NPPTL

An Evaluation of the Relative Safety of U.S. Mining Explosion-Protected Equipment Approval Requirements Versus Those of International Standards
David Snyder of PMRD

Beyond Compliance: Innovative Monitoring Solutions for Respirable Dust and Crystalline Silica
Justin Patts of PMRD

Coal & Energy: Research and Development I

Evaluating the Major Performance Characteristics of Current Standing Support Systems
Timothy Batchler of PMRD

Health & Safety: Open Forum for the Future of the Nation’s Mining Safety and Health Research Agenda
Eric Lutz of SMRD (co-chair)

Forum on the Future of the Nation’s Mining Safety and Health Research Agenda
Eric Lutz of SMRD

Mining & Exploration: Operations: Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Challenges and Practical Solutions

Analysis of Floor Heave due to High Horizontal Stresses in an Underground Limestone Mine
Brent Slaker and Michael Murphy of PMRD

Coal & Energy: Ventilation Innovations

Development of a Smart Monitoring and Control System Test Apparatus
Ronald Jacksha and Christopher Pritchard of SMRD

Tracer Gas Study to Determine Face Ventilation Air and Gob Gas Movement Patterns on a Bleederless Longwall Panel
Steven Schatzel of PMRD

Coal & Energy: Coal Characterization to End Use

Overview of Current US Longwall Gateroad Support Practices
Morgan Sears of PMRD

Coal & Energy: Breathing Air Supplies
Rohan Fernando of NPPTL (chair)

Usability Study Plan on Closed-Circuit Mine Escape Respirators (CCMER)
Rohan Fernando of NPPTL

Novel Chemistries and Test Development for Mining Respiratory Protective Devices
David Murray of NPPTL

Coal & Energy: Research and Development II

Investigation of the Influence of a Large Steel Plate on the Magnetic Field Distribution of a Magnetic Proximity Detection System
Jingcheng Li and Miguel Reyes of PMRD

Coal & Energy: Geologic Challenges in Underground and Surface Mining – Case Studies

Effects of Longwall-Induced Subsurface Deformations on the Mechanical Integrity of Shale Gas Wells Drilled Over a Longwall Abutment Pillar
Wen Su of PMRD