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A practical look at the evolution of mine rescue gear and its testing. This nonfiction work surveys experimental results from Edinburgh and explains new or improved rescue methods and apparatus, with an emphasis on compressed-oxygen systems and their careful testing before use.
The report contrasts standardisation with open opportunity for invention, and it explains how rigorous testing can ensure safety in dangerous mine conditions. It also details apparatus designed for better air purification, oxygen supply, and wearer protection, including practical notes on construction and operation.
- Descriptions of compressed-oxygen rescue devices and their major components.
- Insights into physiological testing and how physical fitness was measured for rescue work.
- Methods to improve purifier performance, reduce breathing resistance, and manage moisture and heat.
- Discussion of testing schemes and how different countries approached evaluating rescue equipment.
Ideal for readers of technical history and safety equipment, this edition suits professionals and students interested in the development of mine rescue technology and its real-world application in safety testing.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the second report of the Mine Rescue Apparatus Research Committee on the testing, development, construction, and use of breathing equipment for mining operations. It features physiological data and information gathered after conducting several years of tests and experiments. Readers will find the results of these experiments, such as the impact of breathing various oxygen levels and the physical demands of mining work on the human body, discussed in detail. The findings' significance is highlighted by real-life examples of accidents and incidents involving rescue apparatus. The book's extensive research and practical insights are invaluable assets for professionals in the mining industry, especially safety experts, rescue teams, and anyone interested in improving safety standards and advancing the development of reliable breathing apparatuses for mining environments. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334183676_0
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