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Action Table
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Diesel Issue
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Action
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Contact
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Lack of information and guidelines on diesel particulate
filters.
More
Information
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Diesel Web Site Upgrade Coal Mine DPM Filter Selection
Guide, Best Practices, Hazard Alerts, and Program Information Bulletins to be
added.
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Jim Angel,
304-547-2064
Angel.James@dol.gov
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Eimco Part 36 machine filter retrofits.
More Information
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Retrofit solutions available from Eimco.
Contact Eimco at 304-327-0260.
Field modification applications for mine operator designed filter retrofits
may also be submitted to MSHA.
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Gary Clark, 304-547-2068
Clark.Gary@dol.gov
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Wagner Part 36 water makeup tank design-possible engine
damage and vent hole in scrubber.
More
Information
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New pinch valve design available from Wagner.
Contact Greg Beehler at Wagner, 503-251-3036.
Request info on P/N 5575444600
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Mike Snyder,
304-547-2047
Snyder.Michael@dol.gov
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NO2
emissions from catalyzed ceramic filters.
More Information
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Lab tests quantified NO2 emissions from various
filters. Current information: PIB-02-4, PIB-02-07
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Russell Stackpole, 304-547-2061
Stackpole.Russell@dol.gov
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Ceramic filters -
Active vs. Passive applications.
More Information
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Compliance assistance is available to mine operators to
determine machine temperature profiles.
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George Saseen, 304-547-2072
Saseen.George@dol.gov
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Part 36 safety system exhaust gas
temperature shutdown sensor reliability.
More
Information
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New shutdown sensor (sprinkler head) available.
Sensors have been approved for use on certain systems. Mine operators can
contact MSHA for approval on specific machines.
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Jim Angel,
304-547-2064
Angel.James@dol.gov
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Part 36 scrubber
water level indicator.
More Information
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Early warning indicator for low make-up tank water level,
prototype complete. Field trials completed.
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Phil McCabe, 304-547-2315
McCabe.Phillip@dol.gov
Wayne Colley, 304-547-2067
Colley.Wayne@dol.gov
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Ceramic filter
regeneration stations
More Information
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Safety and health issues with regeneration stations
addressed in Best Practices.
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George Saseen, 304-547-2072
Saseen.George@dol.gov
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Engine Maintenance
- Emissions
More Information
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Training video completed & available on request.
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Bob Setren, 304-547-2070
Setren.Robert@dol.gov
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Engine Maintenance
- CO Emissions Check
More Information
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Repeatable loaded engine test described in §75.1914(g) and NIOSH
EAMP report. Also Engine
baseline CO levels posted, see row titled §75.1914(g).
Best
Practice 1
Best
Practice 2
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Jim Angel,
304-547-2064
Angel.James@dol.gov
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"Paper"
filters availability.
More Information
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Filter Listing,
additional "paper" filters are being tested on request. An updated
Filter Listing is posted.
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Russell Stackpole
304-547-2061
Stackpole.Russell@dol.gov
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Engine performance
at high altitudes.
More Information
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Emissions from electronically controlled and turbocharged
engines operating at high altitudes have been evaluated.
Alternatives to fuel deration, i.e. timing
adjustment to control emissions at altitude have been evaluated for
effectiveness.
High Altitude Engine Approval Strategy developed.
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Bob Setren, 304-547-2070
Setren.Robert@dol.gov
Russell Stackpole, 304-547-2061
Stackpole.Russell@dol.gov
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Electronically controlled (cleaner) Part 36 permissible
engines.
More
Information
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Electronically-controlled engines are being evaluated to
determine ways to make them explosion-proof.
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Phil McCabe, 304-547-2315
McCabe.Phillip@dol.gov
George Saseen, 304-547-2072
Saseen.George@dol.gov
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Industry Outreach
More Information
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DPM training and workshops available upon request.
NIOSH's Diesel-Underground
e-mail list server provides a means for quickly requesting or sharing
information on the application of control technologies that reduce emissions,
workplace concentrations, or personal exposures to DPM in mines.
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George Saseen, 304-547-2072
Saseen.George@dol.gov
George Schnakenberg,
Jr., 412-386-6655 gschnakenberg@cdc.gov
Rose Ann Crotsley, 412-386-6609
rkc6@cdc.gov
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Use of insulating materials on exhaust systems of Part 36
permissible diesel-powered machines.
More
Information
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Developing an Insulation Criteria
to evaluate the performance and use of insulating materials installed on
exhaust systems of permissible diesel-powered machines. Field trials underway.
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Bob Setren, 304-547-2070
Setren.Robert@dol.gov
Phil McCabe, 304-547-2315 McCabe.Phillip@dol.gov
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Engine Backpressure
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Developing engine backpressure policy for measurement and
maximum pressures.
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George Saseen, (304) 547-2072
Saseen.george@dol.gov
George Schnakenberg, Jr., (412) 386-6655 gschnakenberg@cdc.gov
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Availability of Permissible Equipment with Newer
Permissible Engines
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Developed Policy to enable diesel power package and
equipment manufacturers to apply for permissible engine applications under
certain conditions.
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Robert Setren,
(304) 547-2070
Setren.robert@dol.gov
George Saseen, (304) 547-2072
Saseen.george@dol.gov
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New Technology
More Information
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The following products have been evaluated to determine if
they can be of benefit to mine operators in meeting the dpm
regulations:
Mention of any company name or
product does not constitute endorsement by MSHA.
Rentar Fuel Catalyst (fuel catalyst)
Fuel Preporator (fuel filtration and delivery
system)
Ecomax (creates positive polarity charge in fuel)
Maxma (fuel catalyst) - lab testing has been
requested.
Maganas (based on release of hydroxyl radicals)
Emissions Technology (catalyst)
Mirenco’s DriverMax
(reduces emissions through a throttle delay and throttle stop that are
programmed through a hand-held computer)
ArvinMeritor’s Thermal Regenerator (particulate
trap with a passive thermal regeneration system) – NIOSH/MSHA field and lab
tests proposed.
Rypos High Temperature Diesel
Exhaust Filter
ESW’s Diesel Particulate Reactor
(tested three models)
Underground Diesel Technologies and Filter Service and
Testing Corporation’s Cooled Filter Housings with DOCs
and synthetic fuel combinations
Donaldson’s Spiracle Blowby
Recycling System
Synpar 200 Synthetic Fuel
S-2 Synthetic Fuel
Planned product testing within the next 12 Months:
Longview’s NOx Reducer
Mine Technologies International’s “HyDrive”
Ultra Low Sulfur Fuel tests
Biodiesel fuel blends
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Jeff Moninger, 304-547-2324
Moninger.Jeffrey@dol.gov
George Saseen, 304-547-2072
Saseen.George@dol.gov
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