Simulation of Dust Control in Coal Mining

Many different dust control measures have been used to reduce or control the generation of dust during mining operations. As respirable dust control is affected by the overall airflow pattern, a CFD model of the face area could be created to estimate the impact of these factors on airflow in the face area, a steady state CFD model of the airflow developed in the paper with typical field configuration of the line curtain, including leakage along the roof and floor, and with the scrubber idle. This should provide insight for further possible steps for improving dust control.