Mining activities contribute the high level of air pollution at ground level and have significant
environmental impacts. There is an urge to develop an integrated modeling system which …

This study was conducted to assess the potential of hydrotreated vegetable oil renewable
diesel (HVORD) as a control strategy to reduce exposure of workers to diesel aerosols and …

A study was conducted in an underground mine with the objective to assess relative
contributions of different types and categories of diesel-powered vehicles to submicron …

Abstract Researchers from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
conducted a study in an isolated zone of an underground mine to characterize aerosols …

Executive summary The mining industry is a critical contributor to economic growth in East
and Southern Africa (ESA), providing incomes and employment. However, mining also …

Diesel particulate matter (DPM) produced from vehicle and equipment diesel exhaust (DE)
is a common industrial inhalation hazard, particularly in underground mines [[1],[2],[3]]. The …

The selection of a best alternative method to minimize air pollution and energy consumption
for mine sites is a critical task because it encompasses evaluation of different techniques …

Open-pit metal mines contribute toward air pollution and without effective control techniques
manifests the risk of violation of environmental guidelines. This paper establishes a …

A study was conducted in an underground mine with the objective to identify, characterize,
and source apportion airborne aerosols at the setup face and recovery room during longwall …

The results of laboratory evaluations were used to compare the potential of two alternative,
biomass-derived fuels as a control strategy to reduce the exposure of underground miners to …