Mine Ventilation: A Concise Guide for Students

This textbook provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of underground ventilation, covering fluid mechanics, environmental conditions, fire management, and international legislation. It includes practical cases and exercises to help students develop their skills and is suitable for undergraduate and masters degree students, as well as practicing engineers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 371 pages
Publication date: 26 July 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive textbook delves into the intricate world of underground ventilation, encompassing both theoretical and practical aspects. It aims to enhance readers' understanding of mine ventilation and its adjacent fields of research, fostering a deeper comprehension of this critical subject. The content is meticulously organized, progressing through chapters in a pedagogical manner. The book begins by providing an introductory overview of fluid mechanics, laying the foundation for subsequent discussions. It then delves into the environmental conditions within mines, the management of underground fires, and international legislation pertaining to mining operations. Special emphasis is placed on the development of end ventilation, a relatively underrepresented area in scientific research. Each chapter concludes with a concise theoretical summary, accompanied by numerous worked-out examples, problems, and questions designed to sharpen students' skills. This textbook is an invaluable resource for undergraduate and master's degree students across the globe. Furthermore, the inclusion of a substantial number of practical cases makes it particularly well-suited for preparing for professional engineer examinations and serving as a valuable guide for practicing engineers.

Weight: 593g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030498054
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020