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1.0 COMPONENTS OF METHANE DRAINAGE SYSTEM
a. Pipe ranges
b. Monitors
c. Controls
d. Safety devices
Besides these, set up of extractor pumps are also required in some cases.
Flexible
hoses, a
valve and
a water
trap
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Pipes may be made of steel or high density polythene (HDP). Both have their
own advantages. Steel is preferred where there is a need of high mechanical
strength (like in underground where rock fall is a major problem). It is also
preferred as the main pipe. On the other hand, we use HDP pipes because
they are resistant to corrosion, light in weight, and easy to install. Steel pipes
must be galvanized before installations to avoid rusting.
Some of the safety measures that must be kept in mind during installation of
pipes are as follow:
1.2 Monitors
a. Concentration
b. Pressure
c. Flow rate
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pressure is dependent on the concentration of methane in the seam/strata
and the permeability of the strata. Table 1 gives the list of instruments used
for the monitoring of different parameters.
- Strategic locations
(like at junction of
pipes, etc)
Flow rate - Swinging vane/rotating vane
anemometers with pitot tubes - Strategic locations
Various control and safety devices with their applications and installing
locations is given in Table 2.
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Table 2 Various control and safety devices used in methane drainage
system
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1.4 Extractor Pumps
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Hartman, H. L., Mutmansky, J. M. & Wang, Y. J. (1982); Mine Ventilation
and Air Conditioning; John Wiley & Sons, New York.
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