2023 North American Mine Ventilation Symposium

The North American Mine Ventilation Symposium is organized by the Underground Ventilation Committee (UVC) of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME). Since its inception in 1982, the UVC has aimed to provide mine ventilation engineers and technicians in the underground coal, metal, and industrial mineral mining industry with the latest field information and operating practices. The symposium serves as a platform for exchanging ideas and research in various related areas, such as monitoring air contaminants, determining fresh air requirements, developing power-efficient ventilation and cooling systems, and addressing energy-related topics.

SRK will proudly serve as a platinum sponsor for this event showcasing our expertise through a variety of presentations covering topics from the development of energy-efficient cooling and fan systems to the implementation of ventilation system upgrades.
 

Workshops

Diesel-BEV Trade-Offs: Ventilation Implications

Sunday, June 18, 2023, 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM GMT-6

Substituting BEVs for diesel equipment is a trending consideration for achieving GHG reductions of underground mining operations. This growing trend demands a new approach to both the safety standards, operating procedures, and ventilation requirements of a mining operation.

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Technical Talks

Development of Energy Efficient and Sustainable Cooling Strategies for Hot Underground Mines

Monday, June 19, 2023, 10:55 AM - 11:20 AM GMT-6

This paper investigates the use of in-situ ice as the source of cooling.

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Overall Fan System Efficiencies from In-Situ Measurements

Monday, June 19, 2023, 11:20 AM - 11:45 AM GMT-6

The study discusses how data were measured, reflects on the limitations of in-situ measurements, and compares the differences between fan systems at coal, metal, and nonmetal operations.

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Ventilation System Upgrades at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant

Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 10:55 AM - 11:20 AM GMT-6

This paper describes the analyses performed to size the new fans, filtration units and shaft to support work activities and to maintain proper flow alignment in the underground. The status of the capital projects will also be described.

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