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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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Reports, Publications, and Presentations

Providing Research Grants for All Mining…

Overview

The Alpha Foundation is seeking to award research addressing the root causes of disease, injuries, and fatalities in the mining industry and achieve successful implementation of practical solutions derived from the research effort.

The Foundation is committed to fund projects that explore innovative ideas and concepts, complement existing research efforts and address knowledge or technology gaps in mine safety and health. To this end, cooperative research efforts with mining entities, stakeholder groups and state and federal institutions are encouraged. The Foundation plan is a balanced approach, incorporating a blend of engineering and health science with behavioral science and training, needed to solve mining safety and health problems.

Topic Areas

Health and Safety
Interventions

  • Dust and Toxic Substance Control
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    Final Technical Reports

    reporticonCombustion Modeling of Explosive Gas Zones in Longwall Gobs
    Short-Term Innovative and Exploratory Research Grant ASTI14-2
    Colorado School of Mines, Final Technical Report

     

    reporticonEarly-Warning Safety Hazard Predictor for Preventive Ventilation Management
    Short-Term Innovative and Exploratory Research Grant ASTI14-3
    University of Nevada, Reno, Final Technical Report

     

    reporticonThe Precise Monitoring of Rockbolt Performance Underground
    Short-Term Innovative and Exploratory Research Grant ASTI14-4
    Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Final Technical Report

     

    reporticonDevelopment of a Gas and Dust Explosion Model
    Short-Term Innovative and Exploratory Research Grant ASTI14-5
    West Virginia University, Final Technical Report

     

    Other Publications and Presentations

    presentationiconthumbPresentation at 15th US Mine Ventilation Symposium, June 2015
    Jha, A., Calizaya, F., and Nelson, M.G
    Spontaneous Combustion Prediction and Remediation Techniques

     

    reporticonPublication in the 15th US Mine Ventilation Symposium, June 2015
    Jha, A., Calizaya, F., and Nelson, M.G
    Spontaneous Combustion Prediction and Remediation Techniques

     

    reporticonPublication in the 15th US Mine Ventilation Symposium, June 2015
    Goertz, B.J., Brune, J., McDaniel, S., Rockley, T., Barretoa, F.J., Demontigny, N.
    Development of a Mine Dust Sampling Instrument for use in Underground Coal Mines

     

    reporticonSME Preprint 15-104
    Annual Meeting 2015, Denver, CO
    Goertz, B.J., Brune, J., Bakhsh, McDaniel, S., Rockley, T.,
    Development of a Dust Sample Collection Prototype for use in Underground Coal Mines

     

    reporticonSME Preprint 16-000
    Annual Meeting 2016, Phoenix AZ
    Duddempudi, V., Goertz, B., Barreto, F.S., Bogin, G., Brune, J.
    Development of a Computational Fluid Dynamics Model for the Design of Pneumatic Dust Sampling Device

    Apply for a Grant

    You must be exempt from taxation under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code to be eligible for applying for a grant.  Grant applications are accepted only in response to active solicitations.  Unsolicited applications are not considered.  Submissions must adhere to the requirements set forth in the solicitation and address a problem that is relevant to the U.S. mining industry.

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