Author Archives: Tom Barczak

AFC113_11_Pittsburgh_OutsidePub_2015 Standard method for dust characterization by SEM-EDX

By Tom BarczakMay 18, 2016Injury and Disease Exposure and Risk Factors, Other Publications, Respiratory Disease

A Standard Characterization Methodology for Respirable Coal Mine Dust Using SEM-EDX Article published in Resources 2015 Seller, R., Sarver, E. Baxter, D.

AFC113-01_CSM_ExternalPub_SME 2016 Preprint

By Tom BarczakMay 6, 2016Fire and Explosion Prevention, Health and Safety Interventions, Other Publications

Development of a Computational Fluid Dynamics Model for The Design of Pneumatic Dust Sampling Device SME Preprint 16-148 – Annual Meeting 2016, Phoenix, AZ Duddempudi V., Goertz B., Barreto F.S., Bogin G. , Brune J.

AFC113-06_FinalReport_Approved

By Tom BarczakMay 3, 2016Final Reports, Safety and Health Management and Training, Training, Uncategorized

Effective Mining Safety Training: Design, Implementation, and Evaluation 1st Solicitation for Single Investigator Research Grants University of Arizona, Final Technical Report (AFC113-06) More info: Active Training Handbook | Facilitator Guide | Student Guide  

Full-Wave Electromagnetic Simulator for Statistical Characterization, Optimal Deployment, and On-the-Fly Reconfiguration of Wireless and Through-the-Earth Communication and Tracking Systems_AFC215-54_Michigan

By Tom BarczakApril 30, 2016Communications and Tracking, Grants, Mine Escape, Rescue and Training

Full-Wave Electromagnetic Simulator for Statistical Characterization, Optimal Deployment, and On-the-Fly Reconfiguration of Wireless and Through-the-Earth Communication and Tracking Systems University of Michigan (Grant Number AFC215-54)

Free and Open Source Professional Development for the Mine Ventilation Community: An innovative Approach to Improving Competence_AFC215-42_VirgTech

By Tom BarczakApril 30, 2016Grants, Safety and Health Management and Training, Training

Free and Open Source Professional Development for the Mine Ventilation Community: An innovative Approach to Improving Competence Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Grant Number AFC215-42)

Management with Bag Barriers of Dust Explosion Risks in U.S. Underground Coal Mines_AFC215-41_Missouri

By Tom BarczakApril 30, 2016Fire and Explosion Prevention, Grants, Health and Safety Interventions

Management with Bag Barriers of Dust Explosion Risks in U.S. Underground Coal Mines Missouri University of Science and Technology (Grant Number AFC215-41)

Revisiting Lung Cancer Risk from Silica Exposure in Miners: Proposed Standards, Prevailing Biases, and Modern Methodology_AFC215-31_California

By Tom BarczakApril 30, 2016Grants, Injury and Disease Exposure and Risk Factors, Respiratory Disease

Revisiting Lung Cancer Risk from Silica Exposure in Miners: Proposed Standards, Prevailing Biases, and Modern Methodology University of California, Berkeley (Grant Number AFC215-31)

Characterization and Effectiveness of Safety and Health Management Systems in the US. Mining Industry_AFC215-30_Utah

By Tom BarczakApril 30, 2016Grants, Safety and Health Management, Safety and Health Management and Training

Characterization and Effectiveness of Safety and Health Management Systems in the US. Mining Industry University of Utah (Grant Number AFC215-30)

Effective MERD Training-Design, Implementation, Retention and Evaluation_AFC215-25_UMWA

By Tom BarczakApril 30, 2016Grants, Mine Escape, Rescue and Training, Training and Decision Making

Effective MERD Training-Design, Implementation, Retention and Evaluation UMWA Career Centers, Inc. (Grant Number AFC215-25)

Low Noise Efficient Rim Driven Auxiliary Ventilation Fans_AFC215-21_VirgTech

By Tom BarczakApril 30, 2016Grants, Health and Safety Interventions, Machine Design

Low Noise Efficient Rim Driven Auxiliary Ventilation Fans Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Grant Number AFC215-21)  

Numerical Tools for Mitigation of Methane Explosions in Coal Mines_AFC215-20_Maryland

By Tom BarczakApril 30, 2016Fire and Explosion Prevention, Grants, Health and Safety Interventions

Numerical Tools for Mitigation of Methane Explosions in Coal Mines University of Maryland (Grant Number AFC215-20)

Improved Face Ventilation For Extended-Cut Continuous Mining Using a Wing Regulator and Scrubber Control System_AFC215-15

By Tom BarczakApril 30, 2016Dust and Toxic Substance Control, Grants, Health and Safety Interventions

Improved Face Ventilation For Extended-Cut Continuous Mining Using a Wing Regulator and Scrubber Control System University of Kentucky (Grant Number AFC215-15)

Enhanced Ground Control Assessment for Improving Safety in Mine Design_AFC215-13_Kentucky

By Tom BarczakApril 30, 2016Grants, Ground Control, Health and Safety Interventions

Enhanced Ground Control Assessment for Improving Safety in Mine Design University of Kentucky (Grant Number AFC215-13)

Development of a Gas and Dust Explosion Model_AFSTI14-05_WVU

By Tom BarczakApril 30, 2016Fire and Explosion Prevention, Grants, Health and Safety Interventions

Development of a Gas and Dust Explosion Model West Virginia University (Grant Number AFSTI14-05)

The Precise Determination of Rockbolt Performance Underground_AFSTI14-04_SIU

By Tom BarczakApril 30, 2016Grants, Ground Control, Health and Safety Interventions

The Precise Determination of Rockbolt Performance Underground Southern Illinois University Carbondale (Grant Number AFSTI14-04)

Early Warning Safety Hazard Predictor for Preventive Ventilation Management_ASTI14-03_Nevada

By Tom BarczakApril 30, 2016Grants, Health and Safety Interventions, Monitoring Systems

Early Warning Safety Hazard Predictor for Preventive Ventilation Management University of Nevada, Reno (Grant Number ASTI14-03)

Combustion Modeling of Explosive Gas Zones in Longwall Gobs_AFSTI14-02_CSM

By Tom BarczakApril 30, 2016Fire and Explosion Prevention, Grants, Health and Safety Interventions

Combustion Modeling of Explosive Gas Zones in Longwall Gobs Colorado School of Mines (Grant Number AFSTI14-02)

The Impact of Contractor Utilization on Health and Safety_AFSTI14_01_Boston

By Tom BarczakApril 30, 2016Grants, Safety and Health Management, Safety and Health Management and Training

The Impact of Contractor Utilization on Health and Safety Boston University School of Public Health (AFSTI14-01)

Enhanced Mobile Equipment Experiential Learning and Safety Technology Demonstration_AFC113-16_WVU

By Tom BarczakApril 30, 2016Grants, Safety and Health Management and Training, Training

Enhanced Mobile Equipment Experiential Learning and Safety Technology Demonstration West Virginia University (Grant Number AFC113-16)

Integrated Surface Mining Safety System_AFC113-15_WVU

By Tom BarczakApril 30, 2016Grants, Health and Safety Interventions, Monitoring Systems

Integrated Surface Mining Safety System West Virginia University (Grant Number AFC113-15)

Operational Sensitivity of Through-The-Earth Communication_AFC113-14_VirgTech

By Tom BarczakApril 30, 2016Communications and Tracking, Grants, Mine Escape, Rescue and Training

Operational Sensitivity of Through-The-Earth Communication Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Grant Number AFC113-14)

Improved Safety through Application of Risk Management in US Underground Coal Mines: A RISKGATE Approach_AFC113-13_VirgTech

By Tom BarczakApril 30, 2016Grants, Safety and Health Management, Safety and Health Management and Training

Improved Safety through Application of Risk Management in US Underground Coal Mines: A RISKGATE Approach Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Grant Number AFC113-13)

Control of Spontaneous Combustion Using Pressure Balancing Techniques_AFC113-12_Utah

By Tom BarczakApril 30, 2016Fire and Explosion Prevention, Grants, Health and Safety Interventions

Control of Spontaneous Combustion Using Pressure Balancing Techniques University of Utah (Grant Number AFC113-12)

Connecting Dust Characteristics and Worker Health in Underground Coal Mining_AFC113-11_Pittsburgh

By Tom BarczakApril 30, 2016Grants, Injury and Disease Exposure and Risk Factors, Respiratory Disease

Connecting Dust Characteristics and Worker Health in Underground Coal Mining University of Pittsburgh (Grant Number AFC113-11)

Ischemic Heart Disease and Lung Cancer Mortality in Relation to Respirable Particulate Matter and Diesel Exhaust in Non-metal Miners_AFC113-08_Berkeley

By Tom BarczakApril 30, 2016Cardiovascular Disease, Grants, Injury and Disease Exposure and Risk Factors

Ischemic Heart Disease and Lung Cancer Mortality in Relation to Respirable Particulate Matter and Diesel Exhaust in Non-metal Miners University of California, Berkeley (Grant Number AFC113-08)