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Application Of A Novel Ventilation Simplification Algorithm, Caitlin V. Strong
Application Of A Novel Ventilation Simplification Algorithm, Caitlin V. Strong
Theses and Dissertations--Mining Engineering
Ventilation network analysis is an integral part of maintaining a safe mine environment. Despite its important role, liberties are often taken with the representation of networks in ventilation network analysis software. In order to provide an alternative to heuristic methods used by ventilation engineers, a simplification algorithm has been developed. This algorithm is designed to work as a compliment to ventilation software. Comparisons of original ventilation networks and simplified networks show little to no change in fan operating point. The program utilizing this algorithm provides an alternative to reducing networks with a parallel factor. It can also be used in …