Fire | Special Issue : Assessment and Prevention of Mine Fires and Gas Disasters

Special Issue Editors

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Mine fires and gas disasters pose significant threats to mining operations worldwide, impacting safety and productivity. Assessing mine environments is crucial in identifying potential fire and gas disaster risks. This summary highlights the importance of assessing and preventing such incidents through comprehensive strategies and advanced technologies.

The assessment and prevention of mine fires and gas disasters require a holistic approach. Thorough risk assessments, preventive measures, technological advancements, and comprehensive training programs collectively contribute to mitigating risks, safeguarding lives, and enhancing productivity in the mining industry. This Special Issue aims to contribute to the knowledge and understanding in signal monitoring in relation to natural gas and mines; pattern recognition of disaster-causing factors; real-time status perception; accurate determination of fire/explosion hazards; theoretical risk early warning; and technical safety protection. For this Special Issue, both original articles and reviews are welcome for submission. Topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to:

Theories and catastrophes caused by explosions in the fields of natural gas and mines;
Risk assessment of explosion accidents in gas fields and mines;
Gas pipeline leakage detection, location, and early warning technology;
Mines, gas explosion risk monitoring, and early warning theories and technology;
Theory and technology of mines and gas explosion accident prevention and emergency response;
Safety protection technology for mines, and gas explosions.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Haiyan Wang
Dr. Feng Li
Guest Editors

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Keywords

mine fire
gas (dust) explosion
coal spontaneous combustion
fire prevention
dustproof
explosion suppression
airflow regulation
safety management
risk assessment
emergency response

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Optimization and Investigation of Rapid Sealing Technology Based on Mine Disaster Period

by Feng Li, Yadong Jing, Chenchen Wang, Baorui Ren, Chenyu Zhang and Guanghao Wang

Fire 2023, 6(10), 378; https://doi.org/10.3390/fire6100378 - 04 Oct 2023

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Due to the particularity of mine spaces and the limitations of underground ventilation, the gas in disaster areas changes greatly after a fire occurs. Rapid sealing technology is beneficial for preventing the development of fires and gas explosions by controlling oxygen. Using the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP), in this research, we analyzed the three most effective rapid sealing processes, conducted experimental research on the three sealing processes, and developed a further optimized design. At the same time, according to different stages of blasting damage, the change characteristics and migration laws of explosive hazardous gases in a disaster area were analyzed using fluent numerical simulation. Additionally, the ability of the three optimal processes to create an airtight area was measured in this research. The applicable scenarios and scope of the three technologies were found, which provides a wider range of application scenarios and more diverse options for rapid airtightness during catastrophic periods, mine fire prevention, and explosion protection. Full article

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Research Progress of Gel Foam Extinguishing Agent in Coal Mines

by Yan Zhang, Zhaojun Tian, Qing Ye and Yi Lu

Fire 2023, 6(12), 470; https://doi.org/10.3390/fire6120470 - 15 Dec 2023

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Gel foam extinguishing agent (gel foam) has promising applications in the prevention and management of mine coal spontaneous combustion. Based on the research on coal spontaneous combustion and prevention technology, this article discusses recent studies on using gel foam to extinguish coal mines. The structural properties and principles of gel foam are described briefly. The research developments of three significant varieties of gel foam are then presented in detail, including silicate gel foam, acrylamide copolymer gel foam, and natural polymer gel foam. Meanwhile, the research status of gel foam anti-fire technology’s rheological properties, stability property, plugging property, and inhibitory properties are introduced. Furthermore, in conjunction with the research state, the prospects of the research direction of gel foam are proposed, which serve as a reference for future research on gel foam. Full article

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