AQE – Air Quantity Estimator

Details

• Personal Author:
  Ajayi K ; Britton J ; Cole G ; Fritz J ; Gangrade V ; Harris M ; Young M
• Description:
  The Air Quantity Estimator (AQE) provides a starting point for estimating the air quantity needed to dilute diesel particulate matter (DPM) in an underground large-opening mine, taking into account various input assumptions. The AQE estimates the total air quantity needed to dilute DPM emissions that enter the main airstream of the mine to statutory levels. It helps operators pinpoint vehicles that are high DPM contributors. It also allows the user to make "what if" scenarios by varying the input parameters (e.g., the addition of filters, use of cleaner engines, etc.) to achieve the most efficient and practical ventilation system. Engine data must be known or estimated with some accuracy and assumptions must be made in order to limit the variability of the program output. The program does not ensure adequate face ventilation and personal exposure compliance. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Air Pollution Automobiles Mining Occupational Health Particulate Matter Safety Software Ventilation
• Keywords:
  Air quality; Diesel exhaust; Particulates; Underground mines; Motor vehicles; Ventilation; Computer software
• Series:
  NIOSH Numbered Publications
• DOI:
  https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHPUB2023119
• Publisher:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Document Type:
  Software
• Genre:
  Teaching Materials
• Place as Subject:
  OSHA Region 3 ; West Virginia
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  PMRD - Pittsburgh Mining Research Division
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20066542
• Citation:
  Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2023-119, 2022 Dec; :software
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2023
• NORA Priority Area:
  Mining
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Source Full Name:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:cfed8fcaff267907ab0842ce9d01b10babe6839fe850758a208ef657bad4225c2e49712b241b756eb5d30deac41c225e0537d26da00f71bb4349ec4716745411
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/233710/cdc_233710_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 129.32 KB ]