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COAL-DUST EXPLOSION [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-04-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mining Dangers and Mine Safety
  • Mining of Organic Materials
DEF

A mine explosion caused by the ignition of fine coal dust. It is considered that an explosion involving coal dust alone is relatively rare. It demands the simultaneous formation of a flammable dust cloud and the means of ignition within it.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation minière (dangers et sécurité)
  • Exploitation de matières organiques (Mines)
DEF

Explosion se produisant dans une mine ou un dépôt de charbon lors de l'inflammation de poussières de charbon en suspension dans l'air.

Spanish

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