Type
Conference proceedings
Topic
Mine Ventilation
Sector
Mining
Language
English
Presented at the 2015 Mining Health and Safety Conference.
The diesel engine is the workhorse used in almost every heavy-duty mobile equipment application. In mining, diesel-powered production equipment of ever-increasing size offers mine operators the power, reliability and flexibility needed to maintain high levels of productivity.
The overall toxicity of several diesel exhaust components is well documented and regulated. Ongoing developments in electronic engine controls have led to dramatic reductions in diesel emissions and improved fuel economy but the health concerns associated with these emissions remain.