MRCET Department of Mining Engineering INDEX S.No jame of the Experiment Page Number 1 | Detection of Mine Gases 2 2 Orsat apparatus for gas analysis 4 3 | Measurement of relative humidity by hygrometer 7 4 | Kata thermometer 9 5 | Characteristies curves for fans 12 6 | Operation of fans in series and parallel 1415 7 | Measurement of air quality by anemometer, velometer and 16 smoke tube. 8 | Study and analysis ventilation network circuit. 20 9 | Constructional features of a flame safety lamp and cap lamp 2 10 _ | Coustructional features of centrifugal and axial flow fans - 11 _ | Design of various ventilation devices, Aitshaft, evasese, doors . crossing regulators. 12 _ | Reversal of ventilation setup. - 13 | Study of mine air- condition plant - 14 | Layout of lamp room. -MRCET Department of Mining Engineering 1. DETECTION OF MINE GASES Aim: To detect oxygen, CO:, CO and H2S in mine air. Apparatus: Multi gas detector. ‘Under normal conditions, many gases are present in the mine. The mines ventilation system is designed to bring in fresh air to disperse and remove harmful gases and to supply oxygen. But during a disaster, the situation may be quite different. Fires or explosions may release dangerous gases into the atmosphere. And, a disrupted ventilation system could result in an oxygen-deficient atmosphere and/or a buildup of toxie or explosive gases Gas Detection Gas detection is an important part of any rescue or recovery operation. Mine engineers will make frequent tests for gases as it advances beyond the fresh air base. For their own safaty, they want to know what harmful gases are present, how much oxygen is in the atmosphere, and whether or not gas levels are within the explosive range, ‘Knowing what gases are present and in what concenttations provides you with important clues as to what has happened in the mine. Test results can also give you an idea about existing conditions. For example, if they get carbon monoxide (CO) readings that indicate there's probably a fire. The amount of carbon monoxide indicates something about the extent of that fire, Procedure: (FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FROM USER MANUAL OF MULTI GAS ANALYZER). Instrument operation is dialog driven from the display with the aid of the three Function buttonsMRCET Department of Mining Engineering Environmental Factors A number of environmental factors may affect the gas sensor readings, including changes in pressure, humidity and temperature, Pressure and humidity changes affect the amount of oxygen actually present in the atmosphere. Pressure Changes If pressure changes rapidly (e.g., stepping through airlock) the oxygen sensor reading may temporarily shift, and possibly cause the detector to go into alarm, While the percentage of oxygen may remain at or near 20.8 vol%, the total amount of oxygen present in the atmosphere available for respiration may become a hazard if the overall pressure is reduced by a significant degree. Humidity Changes If humidity changes by any significant degree (e.g., going from a dry, air conditioned environment to outdoor, moisture laden air), oxygen readings can be reduced by up to 0.5 %, due to water vapor in the air displacing oxygen. The oxygen sensor has a special filter to reduce the effects of humidity changes on oxygen readings. This effect will not be noticed immediately, but slowly impacts oxygen readings over several hours. Temperature Changes The sensors have built-in temperature compensation, However, if temperature shifts dramatically, the seusor reading may shift. Zero the instrument at the work site temperature for the least effect. Result: Analysis different gas levels in mine environment co