AFC113-14_VirginiaTech_FinalReport_Approved
Operational Sensitivity of Through-The-Earth Communication 1st Solicitation for Single Investigator Research Grants Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Final Technical Report (AFC113-14)
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Alpha Foundation 2016 Annual Report Released
The Alpha Foundation Board of Directors are pleased to issue the Foundation’s 2016 Annual Report, accessible at 2016-alpha-foundation-annual-report.
AFC316-54_Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Mortality and Diesel Exhaust in Miners_CaliforniaBerkeley
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Mortality and Diesel Exhaust in Miners University of California, Berkeley (Grant Number AFC316-54)
AFC316-53_Linkage of Active Miner Surveillance, Former Miner Disability Evaluations, and Mortality Data Sets to Evaluate and Prevent Lifetime Risk of Cardiopulmonary Disease in U.S. Miners_ILLINOIS
Linkage of Active Miner Surveillance, Former Miner Disability Evaluations, and Mortality Data Sets to Evaluate and Prevent Lifetime Risk of Cardiopulmonary Disease in U.S. Miners University of Illinois (Grant Number AFC316-53)
AFC316-17_Further Characterizing Respirable Coal Mine Particulates: Submicron Particles, Metals and Diesel Exhaust_VirginiaTech
Further Characterizing Respirable Coal Mine Particulates: Submicron Particles, Metals and Diesel Exhaust Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Grant Number AFC316-17)
AFC316-49_Experimental Testing and Design of Protective Measures for Communications and Tracking Systems Subjected to Catastrophic Events in Underground Coal Mines_Kentucky
Experimental Testing and Design of Protective Measures for Communications and Tracking Systems Subjected to Catastrophic Events in Underground Coal Mines University of Kentucky (Grant Number AFC316-49)
AFC316-42_Removal of DPM, Silica, and Coal Dust Using High Volume Fog Generation_Clemson
Removal of DPM, Silica, and Coal Dust Using High Volume Fog Generation Clemson University (Grant Number AFC316-42)
Alpha Foundation Announces New Solicitation focusing on Holistic and Multidisciplinary Approaches
The Alpha Foundation announces its fourth solicitation, AFC417, focusing on Holistic Mining Safety and Health Efforts. In contrast to prior solicitations that focused on single investigator grants, the goal of this solicitation is to bring a range of disciplines together to interact and provide a better opportunity through synergistic efforts to solve challenging mine problems.
Alpha Foundation Announces New Solicitation focusing on Holistic and Multidisciplinary Approaches
Today, the Alpha Foundation announces its fourth solicitation, AFC417, focusing on Holistic Mining Safety and Health Efforts. Read the full announcement here.
Alpha Foundation Announces $2.6 Million for Latest Round of Research Grants
The Alpha Foundation for the Improvement of Mine Safety and Health has announced approximately $2.6 million in additional research grant awards directed towards fulfilling its mission to improve mine health and safety through funding research and development projects by qualified academic institutions and other not-for-profit organizations. The full announcement is available here. Project synopses can
FC316-12_Spotlight_Utah
Pressure Balancing Techniques Used to Control and Prevent Spontaneous Combustion in Underground Mines View Final Report
AFC113-01_CSM_Spotlight
Colorado School of Mines developing device for checking rock dust to prevent mine explosions. View Final Report
AFC113-04_Illinois_Spotlight
University of Illinois researchers use surveillance, federal benefits, and state workers’ compensation data sets to study cardiopulmonary disease in miners. View Final Report
AFC113-03_OutsidePub_International Ergonomics Association (IEA) Proceeding paper August 2015
Assessment of Continuous and Impulsive Whole Body Vibration Exposures In Heavy Equipment Mining Vehicles Published in Proceedings of International Ergonomics Association (IEA), August 2015 Johnson, Peter W. et al.
AFC113-03_OutsidePub_Proceeding Paper Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) Conference Sept 2016
Influence of Speed in Whole Body Vibration Exposure in Heavy Equipment Mining Vehicles Published in Proceedings of Paper Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) Conference, Sept 2016 Marín, L. S., et al.
AFC113-03_OutsidePub_Proceeding Paper 6th American Conference on Human Vibration (ACHV) June 2016
Influence of Speed in Whole Body Vibration Exposure n Mining Heavy Equipment Vehicles Published in 6th American Conference on Human Vibration (ACHV), June 2016 Johnson, Peter W., et al.
AFC113_11_Pittsburgh_OutsidePub_2015 Standard method for dust characterization by SEM-EDX
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Effective MERD Training-Design, Implementation, Retention and Evaluation UMWA Career Centers, Inc. (Grant Number AFC215-25)