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Reports, Publications, and Presentations

Providing Research Grants for All Mining…

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A priority for the Foundation is to make the results of the research efforts broadly available so that the solutions derived from the studies can be implemented by the mining industry or used by other researchers and practitioners to further advance these research agendas.

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Dust and Toxic Substance Control

Final Technical Reports
Other Publications
Presentations

AFC113-10_Kentucky_FinalRpt

The Application of Flooded Bed Dust Scrubbers to Longwall Mining Systems

1st Solicitation for Single Investigator Research Grants (AFC113)

University of Kentucky (Grant AFC113-10)

AFC215-15_Kentucky_FinalRptReport

Improved Face Ventilation for Extended-Cut Continuous Mining Using a Wing Regulator and Scrubber Control System

2nd Solicitation for Single Investigator Research Grants

University of Kentucky (Grant AFC215-15)

AFC316-42_Clemson_FinalRpt

Removal of DPM, Silica, and Coal Dust Using High Volume Fog Generation

3rd Solicitation for Research Grants (AFC316)

Clemson University (Grant AFC316-42)

AFC316FO-74_VirgTech_FinalRpt.pdf

Proof-Of-Concept Work to Demonstrate Optical Microscopy with Image Analysis as A Tool for Semi-Continuous Coal Mine Dust Monitoring

Follow up Research to 3rd Solicitation for Research Grants (AFC316FO)

Virginia Tech (Grant AFC316FO-74)

AFC417-39_PSU_FinalRpt

A Holistic Approach to Reducing Coal Worker’s Pneumoconiosis (CWP) using Integrated Monitoring and Response Systems for Respirable Dust in Surface Mines and Facilities

Solicitation for Holistic Mining Safety and Health Research Efforts (AFC417)

Penn State University (Grant AFC417-39)

AFC518-25_VirgTech_FinalRpt

Collecting Mine Dust Particles with Liquid-Coated Vibrating Meshes

Solicitation and Call for Proposals for Technology Development Grants (AFC518)

Virginia Tech (Grant AFC518-25)

AFC518-40_VirgTech_FinalRpt

A Smart Device for Mine Dust Characterization and Coal Workers’ Health Improvement: Combining Non-Destructive, Element-Specific X-ray CT with Big Data Analytics & Machine Learning

Solicitation and Call for Proposals for Technology Development Grants (AFC518)

Virginia Tech (Grant AFC518-40)

AFC518SP-89_VirgTech_FinalRpt.pdf

Collecting mine dust particles with liquid-coated vibrating meshes, Phase 2

Solicitation and Call for Proposals for Technology Development Grants – Follow up Research

Virginia Tech (Grant AFC518SP-89)

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AFC113-10_Kentucky_ExternalPub_NAMVS 2015

CFD modeling of a flooded-bed scrubber concept for a longwall shearer operating in a U.S. coal seam

15^th North American Mine Ventilation Symposium, Blacksburg, VA. June 20-25, 2015

Wedding, C.W., Novak T., Arya S., and Kumar, A.

AFC113-10_Kentucky_ExternalPres_SME_CAS_WVCMI_2017

Experimental Test Results of A Shearer-Mounted Flooded-Bed Dust Scrubber

Presented at Central Appalachian Section SME West Virginia Coal Mining Institute 2017 Joint Spring Meeting

University of Kentucky, Joe Sottile

afc113-10_kentucky_externalpres_sme2017

Experimental Results of a Flooded‐bed Dust Scrubber Integrated Within a Full Scale Longwall Shearer

Presented at SME Annual Conference and Expo, Denver Colorado, February, 2107

University of Kentucky, Sampurna Arya

Final Technical Reports
Other Publications
Presentations

ACTG22R2-160_Kentucky_FinalRpt

Development of A Stability Mapping Platform for Stone Mines That Will Combine Numerical Modeling and Empirical Criteria

Second Round of Targeted Grant Proposals 2022

University of Kentucky (Grant AFCTG22R2-160)

AFC 518SP-94_Arizona_FinalRpt

Prototype Development of a Hybrid Geopolymer-Biopolymer Cementitious Material For Pumpable Roof Support

Solicitation and Call for Proposals for Technology Development Grants – Follow up Research

University of Arizona (Grant AFC518SP-94)

AFC 820-82_Utah_ FinalRpt

Development of a Wireless Borehole Instrument Device to Measure 3D Rock Mass Stress and Strain Changes from Modifications to a Friction Bolt

Solicitation and Call for Proposals (AFC820)

University of Utah (Grant AFC820-82)

AFC113-2_CSM_FinalRpt_Approved

Numerical Modeling Methodologies for Assessing Burst Potential in Coal Mines

1st Solicitation for Single Investigator Research Grants

Colorado School of Mines, Final Technical Report (AFC113-2)

AFC215-13_Kentucky_FinalRpt.pdf

Enhanced Ground Control Assessment for Improving Safety in Mine Design

2nd Solicitation for Single Investigator Research Grants

University of Kentucky (Grant AFC215-13)

AFC518-24_Arizona_FinalRpt

A hybrid geopolymer-biopolymer cementitious material for pumpable roof support

Solicitation and Call for Proposals for Technology Development Grants (AFC518)

University of Arizona (Grant number AFC518-24)

AFC719-15_WVU_ FinalRpt

A Practical, Mechanics Based Approach to Pillar Design

Solicitation and Call for Proposals (AFC719)

West Virginia University (Grant AFC719-15)

AFC719-67_CSM_FinalRpt

Numerical Modeling of Overburden and Pillar Mechanics for Determination of Global Ground Stability in Underground Coal Mines

Solicitation and Call for Proposals (AFC719)

Colorado School of Mines (Grant AFC719-67)

AFC719FO-101_WVU_FinalRpt.pdf

Mine-Specific, Geology-Dependent Pillar and Standing-Support Design Tool

Follow up solicitation for Targeted Topics in Mining Safety and Health Research

West Virginia University (Grant AFC719FO-101)

AFCRFP20-111 Final Report

Minimizing Rib Failure Hazards – Feasibility Demonstration for Low-Cost, High- Resolution Rib Monitoring

Solicitation for Alpha Designated Request for Proposals (AFCRFP20)

Colorado School of Mines and West Virginia University (GrantAFCRFP20-111)

AFCRFP20-112_MST_FinalRpt.pdf

Reducing Rib Hazards in Underground Coal Mines by Improvement of the Coal Pillar Rib Rating (CPRR) System

Solicitation for Alpha Designated Request for Proposals (AFCRFP20)

Missouri University of Science and Technology (AFCRFP20-112)

AFCRFP20-123_Arizona_FinalRpt.pdf

Time Dependent Pumpable Roof Support Assessment

Solicitation for Alpha Designated Request for Proposals (AFCRFP20)

University of Arizona (Grant AFCRFP20-123)

AFCTG22-152_MST_FinalRpt.pdf

Improvement of Rib Support Design Utilizing Recent Advancements of the Coal Pillar Rib Rating (CPRR) System

Targeted Research Grants (AFCTG22)

Missouri University of Science & Technology (Grant number AFCTG22-152)

AFCTG22r2-159_WVU_FinalRpt

Assessment of Pillar Stability in Underground Room & Pillar Mines from Autonomous Robotic Inspections

Second Round of Targeted Grant Proposals 2022

West Virginia University (Grant AFCTG22R2-159)

The Precise Monitoring of Rockbolt Performance Underground

The Precise Monitoring of Rockbolt Performance Underground

Short-Term Innovative and Exploratory Research Grant ASTI14-4

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Final Technical Report

AFC215-13_Kentucky_2017_ICGCM

A New Generation of Web-Based Applications for Mine Design

Published in Proceedings 36th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, Morgantown, WV, 2017

Newman, C. Agioutantis, Z. and Schaefer, N.

AFC215-13_Kentucky_SME_2017

Current Progress in the Development Of The WebGroundControl Application

Published as Preprint 17-032 at SME Annual Meeting 2017, Denver, CO

Newman, C. Agioutantis, Z. and Schaefer, N.

AFC719-15_WVU_ExtPub_ICGCM38

Application of the Ground Response Curve for Understanding the Overburden Load Transfer Mechanism

Published in 38th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining

West Virginia University (Grant AFC719-15)

AFC719-49_ARMA Paper

Support Design Using the Ground Reaction Curve and Support Reaction Curves at Underground Limestone Mines

American Rock Mechanics Association.

Castillo J., Cardenas Triana, C. and Agioutantis, Z

ARMA_15-254_CSM_Poeck

Contribution of Shear Slip in a Widespread Compressive Pillar Failure

49^th American Rock Mechanics Association, 2015

Poeck, E. C., Garvey, R., Zhang, K., and Ozbay, U.

ARMA_15-423_CSM_Zhang

Effect of Coal-Rock Interface Properties on Failure Stability of Coal Pillars Expressed in Energy Terms

49^th American Rock Mechanics Association

Zhang, K., Poeck, E. C., Garvey, R., and Ozbay, U.

FC215_13_Kentucky_SME_2016

The Development of a Web-Based Platform for Ground Control Applications

Published as Preprint 16-121 at SME Annual Meeting 2016, Phoenix, AZ

Agioutantis, Z. and Newman, C.

ICGCM_33_CSM_GU

Analyses of De-Confinement Mechanisms of Unstable Failures in Underground Mining Conditions

33rd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, 2104

Gu, R. and Ozbay, U.

ICGCM_34_CSM_Poeck

Energy Concepts in the Analysis of Unstable Coal Pillar Failures

34th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, 2015

Poeck, E. C., Zhang, K., Garvey, R., and Ozbay, U.

ICGCM_33_Presentation_CSM_Gu

Analyses of De-Confinement Mechanisms of Unstable Failures in Underground Mining Conditions

33rd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, 2014

Gu, R. and Ozbay, U.

ICGCM_34_Presentation_Poeck_CSM

Energy concepts in the analysis of unstable coal pillar failure

Presentation at 33rd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, 2014

Gu, R. and Ozbay, U.

Final Technical Reports
Other Publications
Presentations

AFC113-01_CSM_FinalReport_Approved

Development of a New Rock Dust Sampling Instrument

1st Solicitation for Single Investigator Research Grants

Colorado School of Mines, Final Technical Report (Grant AFC113-01)

AFC113-12_Utah_RevisedFinalRpt_Approved

Control of Spontaneous Combustion Using Pressure Balancing Techniques

1^st Solicitation for Single Investigator Research Grants

University of Utah, Final Technical Report (AFC113-12)

AFC113FO-12_Utah_FinalRpt.pdf

Application of Pressure Balancing Techniques at the West Elk Coal Mine

Follow Up Research for 1st Solicitation for Single Investigator Research Grants (AFC113)

University of Utah (Grant AFC113FO-12)

AFC215-20_Maryland_FinalRpt_Approved

Numerical Tools for Mitigation of Methane Explosions in Coal Mines

2nd Solicitation for Single Investigator Research Grants

University of Maryland (Grant AFC215-20)

Computational videos relevant to Final Report: 1) Interconnected channels, 2) 0.5-1.5 half channel, 3) 300 m reflected channel.

AFC215-41_MUST_FinalRpt_Approved

Management with Bag Barriers of Dust Explosion Risks in Underground Coal Mines

2nd Solicitation for Single Investigator Research Grants

Missouri University of Science and Technology (Grant AFC215-41)

AFC719-27_PSU_FinalRpt

Control of Hazardous Gas Emissions to Longwall Face and Bleeder System: Laboratory Experiments, Modeling and Field Monitoring

Solicitation and Call for Proposals (AFC719)

Penn State University (Grant AFC719-27)

AFC719-31_MS&T_FinalRpt.pdf

Analysis of Coal Mine Seal Integrity from Explosively Driven Projectiles

Solicitation and Call for Proposals (AFC719)

Missouri University of Science and Technology (Grant AFC719-31)

AFC719-68_WVU_ FinalRpt

Methane Watchdog System – A Cost Effective Approach to Longwall Methane Monitoring and Control

Solicitation and Call for Proposals (AFC719)

West Virginia University (Grant AFC719-68)

AFC719FO-100_WVU_FinalRpt

Research and Refinement of a Methane Watchdog System to Improve Longwall Mine Safety

Follow up solicitation f0r Targeted Topics in Mining Safety and Health Research

West Virginia University (Grant AFC719FO-100)

AFCRFP20-131_Kentucky_FinalRpt-v2

Analysis of the Influence of Macro Fractures on Underground Coal MIne Ventilation Seals

Solicitation for Alpha Designated Request for Proposals (AFCRFP20)

University of Kentucky (Grant AFCRFP20-131)

AFSTI14FO-69_CSM_FinalRpt

Investigating the impact of rock rubble on methane-air explosions: High-speed Turbulent Deflagrations and transition to Detonations

Short-Term Innovative and Exploratory Research Projects – Follow up Research

Colorado School of Mines (Grant AFSTI14FO-69)

AFSTI14FO-82_WVU_ Final Rpt

Validation of the Gas and Dust Explosion Mode

Short-Term Innovative and Exploratory Research Grant AFSTI Follow Up Research

West Virginia University (Grant AFSTI14FO-82)

Combustion Modeling of Explosive Gas Zones in Longwall Gobs

Combustion Modeling of Explosive Gas Zones in Longwall Gobs

Short-Term Innovative and Exploratory Research Grant ASTI14-2

Colorado School of Mines, Final Technical Report

Development of a Gas and Dust Explosion Model

Development of a Gas and Dust Explosion Model

Short-Term Innovative and Exploratory Research Grant ASTI14-5

West Virginia University, Final Technical Report

AFC113-01_CSM_ExternalPub_SME 2016 Preprint

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.

AFC113-12_OutsidePub_15VentSymposium_Jha

Spontaneous Combustion Prediction and Remediation Techniques

Publication in the 15th North American Mine Ventilation Symposium, June 2015

Jha, A., Calizaya, F., Nelson, M.

AFC113-12_OutsidePub_SME_2016_Calizaya

Pressure Balancing Techniques to Control Spontaneous Combustion

SME Preprint Annual Meeting 2016, Phoenix, AZ

Calizaya, F. Nelson, M., Bateman, C., Jha, A

AFC215-41_MS&T_ExtPub_SME2017_ Study_of_US_Coal_Mines_since_1994

A Study of U.S. Coal Mine Closures Since 1994

SME Preprint 2017 Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado

Missouri University of Science and Technology (Grant AFC215-41)

Brinkman, J. L., Schafler, J. R., Johnson, C. E.

AFC215-41_MST_ExtPub_SME2017_Management of Explosion Risks

Management of Explosion Risks in Underground Coal Mines with the use of Bag Barriers

SME Preprint, Annual Meeting 2017, Denver Colorado

Missouri University of Science and Technology (Grant AFC215-41)

Schafler, J. R., Brinkman, J. L., Johnson, C. E., Humphreys, D., O’Beirne, T.

SME Preprint 15-104

Development of a Dust Sample Collection Prototype for use in Underground Coal Mines

SME Preprint 15-104 Annual Meeting 2015, Denver, CO Goertz, B.J., Brune, J., Bakhsh, McDaniel, S., Rockley, T.,

AFC113-12_Presentation_2015SME_Price

Prevention of Spontaneous Combustion with the Implementation of Pressure Balancing Techniques

Presented at Annual SME Meeting, Denver Colorado, 2015

Calizaya, F. Nelson, M., Bateman, C., Jha, A.

AFC113-12_Presentation_SME 2016 Pres_Bateman

Pressure Balancing Methods Used to Reduce Spontaneous Combustion in Coal Mines

Presented at Annual SME Meeting, Phoenix Arizona, 2016

Calizaya, F. Nelson, M., Bateman, C., Jha, A.

AFC215-41_MS&T_ExtPres_SME 2017_Study_of_US_Coal_Mines_since_1994

A Study of U.S. Coal Mine Closures Since 1994

Presentation at 2017 Annual SME Meeting, Denver, Colorado

Missouri University of Science and Technology (Grant AFC215-41)

AFC215-41_MST_IndustryBriefingVideo

Industry Briefing Video on Passive Barrier Explosion Prevention Technology

Missouri University of Science and Technology

FC215-41_SME_2017_Schafler_Jay_Management_of_Explosion_Risks_with_Bagged_Barriers

Management of Explosion Risks in Underground Coal Mines with the use of Bag Barriers

Missouri University of Science and Technology (Grant AFC215-41)

Presentation at 2017 SME Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado

Presentation at 15th US Mine Ventilation Symposium, June 2015

Spontaneous Combustion Prediction and Remediation Techniques

Presentation at 15th US Mine Ventilation Symposium, June 2015

Jha, A., Calizaya, F., and Nelson, M.G

Final Technical Reports
Other Publications
Presentations

AFC113-15_WVU_ FinalRpt_Approved

Integrated Surface Mining Safety System

1st Solicitation for Single Investigator Research Grants

West Virginia University, Final Technical Report (AFC113-15)

AFC215-01_PennState_Final Report

Development of Guidance for The Selection and Use of Atmospheric Monitoring Systems to Improve Decision-Making during Routine and Post-Accident Operations

2nd Solicitation for Single Investigator Research Grants

Pennsylvania State University (Grant AFC215-01)

AFC518-2_Oakland_FinalReport

Miniaturized and Real Time Gas Sensors for Mine Safety and Health

Solicitation and Call for Proposals for Technology Development Grants (AFC518)

Oakland University (Grant AFC518-2)

AFC518-67_MontanaTech_FinalRpt

Demonstration of a UAV-based Digital Photogrammetry System for Geological Mapping and Geotechnical Characterization of Fractured Rock Masses at Hazardous Underground Sites

Solicitation and Call for Proposals for Technology Development Grants (AFC518)

Montana Technological University (Grant AFC518-67)

AFC719-29_VirgTech_FinalRpt

PoroSense: An Intrinsically Safe, Distributed Fiber-optic Gas Sensing Platform for Underground Mines

Solicitation and Call for Proposals (AFC719)

Virginia Tech (Grant number AFC719-29)

AFC820-50_CSM_FinalRpt

Integrating Real-Time Personal Dust Exposure Monitoring with Location Tracking

Solicitation and Call for Proposals (AFC820)

Colorado School of Mines (Grant AFC820-50)

AFC820-69_WVU_FinalRpt

Autonomous Robotic Early Warning System for Underground Stone Mining Safety

Solicitation and Call for Proposals (AFC820)

West Virginia University (Grant AFC820-69)

AFCTG20-103_Kentucky_FinalRpt.pdf

Comprehensive Atmospheric Monitoring in Underground Coal Mines: Long Term Critical Trend Analysis and Tablet-Based Communication

Targeted Grant Proposals 2020

University of Kentucky (Grant AFCTG20-103)

AFSTI14FO-81_NevadaReno_FinalRpt .pdf

Early-Warning System Prototype Tests for Real-Time Intervention and Optimum Ventilation Control Assistance

Follow up solicitation f0r Targeted Topics in Mining Safety and Health Research

University of Nevada, Reno (Grant AFC719FO-81)

ASTI14-3_Nevada_FinalRpt_Approved

Early Warning Safety Hazard Predictor for Preventive Ventilation Management

Short-Term Innovative and Exploratory Research Grant ASTI14-3

University of Nevada, Reno, Final Technical Report

AFC113-15_OutsidePub_2015 IJMRE Final Published

Use of Wireless, Ad-Hoc Networks for Proximity Warning and Collision Avoidance in Surface Mines

International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 2015

Sabniveesua, V., Kavuria, A., Kavia, R., Kulathumania, V. , Kecojevicb, V. and Nimbartec, A.

AFC518_67_MontanaTech_ARMA_2018_516_Russell

UAV-based Geotechnical Modeling and Mapping of an Inaccessible Underground Site

52nd US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, 17-20 June 2018

Russell, E.A., MacLaughlin, M.M., Turner, R.M.

AFC518-67_MontanaTech_ARMA_2018-508_Turner

Geotechnical Characterization of Underground Mine Excavations from UAV-Captured Photogrammetric & Thermal Imagery

52nd US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, 17-20 June 2018

Turner, R.M., Bhagwat, N.P., Galayda, L.J., Knoll, C.S., Russell, E.A., MacLaughlin, M.M.

AFC719_MontanaTech_ARMA_2018-1211_Becker

Digital Photogrammetry Software Comparison for Rock Mass Characterization

52nd US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, 17-20 June 2018

Becker, R.E., Galayda, L.J., MacLaughlin, M.M.

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Final Technical Reports
Other Publications
Presentations

ACF518-17_OregonState_FinalReport

Simple and Accurate Positioning to Enable Vehicle Autonomy in Underground Mines

Solicitation and Call For Proposals for Technology Development Grants (AFC518)

Oregon State University (AFC518-17)

AFC215-21_FinalRpt_Approved

Low Noise Efficient Rim Driven Auxiliary Ventilation Fans

2nd Solicitation for Single Investigator Research Grants

Virginia Tech (Grant AFC215-21)

AFC215FO-71_VirgTech_FinalRpt

Advanced Low Noise Fan Array System

2nd Solicitation for Single Investigator Research Grants (Follow-Up Research)

Virginia Tech (Grant AFC215FO-71)

AFC316-61_OregonState_FinalRpt

Systematic Evaluation of Multi-axial Suspension to Reduce Whole Body Vibration Exposures in Heavy Equipment Mining Vehicle Operators

3rd Solicitation for Research Grants (AFC316)

Oregon State University (Grant AFC316-61)

AFC417-21_Kentucky_FinalRpt

Autonomous Underground Mining Systems to Improve Safety – Intelligent Coal Mining

Solicitation for Holistic Mining Safety and Health Research Efforts (AFC417)

University of Kentucky (Grant AFC417-21)

AFC820-68_Kentucky_FinalRpt

Roof Bolting Module Automation for Enhancing Miner Safety

Solicitation and Call for Proposals (AFC820)

University of Kentucky (Grant AFC820-68)

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Final Technical Reports
Other Publications
Presentations

AFC518-10_Connecticut_FinalReport

Improving Communication in Noise for Miners Wearing Hearing Protection

Solicitation and Call For Proposals for Technology Development Grants (AFC518)

University of Connecticut Health (AFC518-10)

AFC518-16_ColoradoState_FinalReport

Development of a direct sensing sampler for submicron mining particles including coal, silica and nano-sized diesel particulates

Solicitation and Call for Proposals for Technology Development Grants (AFC518)

Colorado State (Grant AFC518-16)

AFC518-54_Utah_FinalRpt

Development of an Advanced Real-Time Personal Coal Dust Monitoring Instrument Based on Photo-acoustic Spectroscopy

Solicitation and Call For Proposals for Technology Development Grants (AFC518)

University of Nevada, Reno (Grant AFC518-54)

AFC518SP-92_Connecticut_FinalRpt.pdf

Improving Communication in Noise for Miners Wearing Hearing Protection: Algorithms for Mine Machinery Noise

Solicitation and Call for Proposals for Technology Development Grants – Follow up Research

University of Connecticut Health Center (Grant AFC518SP-92)

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