Mine Ventilation And Air Conditioning Jun 2026

Instead of running chillers during peak day-rate electricity hours, some mines pump chilled water into deep boreholes during off-peak hours. The cold stored in the rock is then recovered during the day, shifting the energy load.

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At the working face—the "dead end" where mining actually happens—air cannot circulate naturally because there is no outlet. Here, is used. This typically involves smaller fans and flexible ducting (vent bags) that force fresh air into the face and suck contaminated air out. This "local ventilation" is critical for maintaining safety immediately after blasting or during drilling. Instead of running chillers during peak day-rate electricity