Participants are encouraged to bring along auxiliary ventilation technical material from their mining operation. The collected information will be used to develop detailed evaluation of the performance of the auxiliary ventilation installation and to provide solutions for improvements. The second day is dedicated to field testing of a duct system installation in an operating mine, including visual inspection, airflow and pressure surveys and air quality checks. Reference to case studies is made to demonstrate examples of good practice. The first day is designed to familiarize the participant with standard techniques utilized in duct ventilation design and operation.

This intensive workshop is designed to provide comprehensive training on auxiliary mine ventilation operation, planning and design as an integral part of day-to-day production. The target audience for this course includes technologists, mine operators and engineers who are involved in the design, management and day-to-day operation of auxiliary mine ventilation systems. The purpose of the course is to provide mining operations with the basic tools for the day-to-day planning, design, installation, maintenance, and effective operation and monitoring of an auxiliary mine ventilation system. It is also required control airborne dust and to control the temperature and humidity of the air in the working area. Auxiliary ventilation is required to dilute the fumes from blasting and diesel exhaust to a safe concentration required to maintain acceptable working conditions and to replace the oxygen used up by the workers and diesel equipment.

Auxiliary mine ventilation manual