Using inert gases to fight mine fires

Journal of the Mine Ventilation Society of South Africa

Volumn 50, Issue 3, 1997, Pages 86-96

  Walters, Derek M ^a  

^a NONE

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

INERT GASES; RISK ASSESSMENT; SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION;

MINING INDUSTRY;

MINE FIRES;

EID: 0031176781     PISSN: 03683206     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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