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Trapped Methane gas produced in the ages of carbonization of organic matter in contact with air (oxygen) pumped in the tunnel for ventilation explodes violently when in contact with a spark/flame during tunneling/drilling is the usual cause.
Earlier explosives were used to blast rocks in the tunnel which exploded violently with the trapped gases before safety methods (Davy's safety lamp) were devised.
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What is a coal mine called?
A coal mine is typically referred to as a coal mine.
A spark can cause coal dust in a mine to explode and yet not cause an explosion with charcoal in a barbecue grill?
Yes. * A) Coal is not charcoal * B) Charcoal is not dust * C) The coal mine has a different atmosphere to the grill So, with all those differences, why would we expect the two situations to produce the same results?
Do coal miners mine for coal?
Yes, coal miners work in coal mines to extract coal from the ground. They use heavy equipment to dig tunnels and remove coal from deposits in the earth.
What is the name of coal dust?
In a coal mine coal dust , mixed with oxygen and methane is known as 'fire damp'. Any flame or electric arc will ignite a flash explosion. Miners often breed canaries (finch type birds), and occasionally take then down the mine. This is because the bird is very susceptible to poisonous gases and fire damp. It is likely to fall off its perch if poisonous gases are present, whereupon the bird is quickly removed to cleaner air , where it recovers. Coal dust , coal particles are best kept under control by the use of a fine spray / mist. of water.
What does a sinker do in a coal mine?
A sinker in a coal mine is a worker responsible for drilling holes for explosives to break up rocks or coal seams. They use heavy machinery to create these holes in the mine walls or ceilings to facilitate mining operations.
Why is smoking inside a coal mine prohibited?
Poor ventilation , gas pockets, explosion hazards.
What is a coal mine called?
A coal mine is typically referred to as a coal mine.
What has the author Khamis Y Haramy written?
Khamis Y. Haramy has written: 'Causes and control of coal mine bumps' -- subject(s): Coal mine accidents, Rock bursts
Why was the coal mine built?
to mine coal...
Who was killed in Kaitangita coal disaster?
34 miners were killed in the mine explosion on February 21, 1879 as a result of suffocating from black damp.
Why is Katniss's neighborhood called the seam?
"The Seam" is actually a slum where those who work in the coal mines live. Katniss's father used to work in the coal mines before he died in a mine explosion
When is coal mine used?
How did they used to coal mine
When did Drummond Mine explosion happen?
Drummond Mine explosion happened in 1837.
When did Sonman Mine explosion happen?
Sonman Mine explosion happened in 1940.
What was a hurriers job at a coal mine?
The Hurriers job was to whear a harnest and pull coal in a coal mine from one part of the coal mine to another.
A spark can cause coal dust in a mine to explode and yet not cause an explosion with charcoal in a barbecue grill?
Yes. * A) Coal is not charcoal * B) Charcoal is not dust * C) The coal mine has a different atmosphere to the grill So, with all those differences, why would we expect the two situations to produce the same results?
Is Lignite is easy to mine but causes heavy air pollution?
TrueHIGHLY POLLUTING lignite, which is a type of coal
