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The Application of Fiber Optics Technology to the Design of Mine Lighting Systems
  • Published Date:
    0/1/1900
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  • Personal Authors:
    Lewis, William H.
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  • Description:
    This paper describes the Bureau of Mines efforts in the research and development of a new and innovative mine lighting system which is based on fiber optics technology. The new lighting concept offers significant advantages over conventional systems in the areas of both safety and long- term maintenance costs. An overview of Bureau research into the problems and limitations of present-day mine lighting systems is also presented.

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