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Mine ventilation -- Equipment and supplies<br />Fans (Machinery)<br />Ventilation -- Mathematical models<br />Computational fluid dynamics
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Utilization Of Booster Fans In Underground Mines, Arash Habibi Javanbakht
Utilization Of Booster Fans In Underground Mines, Arash Habibi Javanbakht
Masters Theses
"Booster fans are large underground fans that can increase the volumetric efficiency of ventilation systems by balancing the pressure and quantity distribution throughout a mine, reducing leakage and reducing the total power requirement. The objective of this study is to provide potential users of booster fans with the necessary information on the design, installation and operation of main underground fans. The guidelines listed in this paper were formulated based on current U.S. and international standards, safe operating practices developed by the mining industry, and recommendations provided by fan manufacturers. The principles involved in the design and installation of booster fans …