An Overview of Existing EMI Standards Applicable to Mining

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• Personal Author:
  Girman M ; Reyes M ; Zhou C
• Description:
  Electromagnetic energy emitted from electronic devices has been known to interfere with other electronic systems, hindering their ability to function properly. Mines have many electronic devices critical to the health and safety of mine workers that could be negatively affected by electromagnetic interference (EMI). To ensure that devices are electromagnetically compatible, tests must first be conducted to measure emissions and check for immunity. There are many standards available across multiple industries that prescribe emission limits and test methods for electronic devices. Due to the unique environment of an underground mine, it may not be enough to simply adopt a standard from another industry to mining. A literature review has been conducted, and an overview of EMI standards in other industries will be provided in this paper. Also, an example of how a standard can be applied to mining equipment is presented. Finally, recommendations on standards which could potentially be applied to mining will also be included. This work will inform the mining industry of EMI standards in other industries so that mine workers and technology manufacturers have guidance of the steps that can be taken to investigate and reduce the impact of electromagnetic interference and potentially work toward electromagnetic compatibility. The findings and research involved in this effort can also be used to explore the need to develop mining-specific EMI recommendations and standards. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Electrical Equipment And Supplies Manufacturing And Industrial Facilities Mining Occupational Health Safety
• Keywords:
  Author Keywords: Electromagnetic Interference Electromagnetic Energy Electromagnetic Interference Electronic Devices EMI/EMC Standards Emission Sources Equipment Reliability Equipment Testing Manufacturing Mine Safety Mining Equipment Performance Tests Recommendations Standards Underground Mines Underground Mining

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• Series:
  Mining Publications
• ISSN:
  2524-3462
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  OSHA Region 3 ; Pennsylvania
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  PMRD - Pittsburgh Mining Research Division
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  77-88
• Volume:
  39
• Issue:
  1
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20064095
• Citation:
  Min Metall Explor 2022 Feb; 39(1):77-88
• Contact Point Address:
  M. Girman, CDC NIOSH, Pittsburgh; PA, United States
• Email:
  MGirman@cdc.gov
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2022
• NORA Priority Area:
  Mining
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Source Full Name:
  Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/215484/cdc_215484_DS1.pdf
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