Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) in Underground Coal Mines: A Literature Review and Practical Considerations

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• Personal Author:
  Girman M ; Reyes M ; Zhou C
• Description:
  Modern smart mining increasingly depends on the use of sophisticated electrical and electronic systems for improved safety and better productivity. With more electronic systems being introduced underground, the mining industry is facing electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) issues caused by electromagnetic energy emitted by one device adversely impacting the normal function of another. This paper provides an overview of EMC and electromagnetic interference (EMI) research for underground mining. The paper frst starts with an overview of EMI in other industries applicable to mining, followed by a literature review on published EMI research pertaining to mining applications. Some representative EMI incidences and related EMI legislation in mining are reviewed. Finally, mitigation strategies that can be potentially used to cope with EMI issues are discussed and some practical considerations and best practices to overcome EMI in mining are provided. This paper is aimed at helping the mining industry to better understand the challenges posed by EMI and to promote EMC in underground coal mines. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Electrical Equipment And Supplies Mining Occupational Health Safety
• Keywords:
  Author Keywords: Electromagnetic Interference Electromagnetic Compatibility Electromagnetic Interference Electronic Devices EMC EMI Equipment Reliability Mine Safety Radio Emission Radio Waves Underground Mines

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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:
  421-431
• Volume:
  39
• Issue:
  2
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20064364
• Citation:
  Min Metall Explor 2022 Apr; 39(2):421-431
• Contact Point Address:
  Chenming Zhou, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Pittsburgh Mining Research Division, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
• Email:
  czhou@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
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