Mine disaster and rescue management

Water inundation

1: water inundation

1.1 causes of inundation in mines

1.1.1 Inundation by surface water
1.1.2 Inundation from overlying strata
1.1.3 Inundation from water-logged working.

1.2 measure against inundation

1.2.1 Surface measure
1.2.1.1 Measure against flooding of mine main entries
1.2.1.2 Measure against seepage of surface waters
1.2.2 Underground measure
1.2.2.1 Mine sumps
1.2.2.2 Water dams
1.2.2.2.1 Types of dams
1.2.2.2.2 Design of dams
1.2.2.2.3 Construction of dams.

1.3 Water-logged working or water pools in mine.

1.3.1 De-watering of water-logged working.
1.3.2 Method of dewatering
1.3.2.1 De-watering by means of narrow mine roadways
1.3.2.2 De-watering by means of long boreholes.
1.3.2.3 Precaution when approaching water-logged working.
1.3.2.3 Safety boring machines