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V. V. Smirnyakov
V. V. Smirnyakov
Saint-Petersburg Mining University
Saint-Petersburg Mining University

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Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Date submitted
    2021-10-14
  • Date accepted
    2022-04-07
  • Date published
    2022-04-29

The influence of the shape and size of dust fractions on their distribution and accumulation in mine workings when changing the structure of air flow

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The results of the analysis of statistical data on accidents at Russian mines caused by explosions in the workings space have shown that explosions of methane-dust-air mixtures at underground coal mines are the most severe accidents in terms of consequences. A detailed analysis of literature sources showed that in the total number of explosions prevails total share of hybrid mixtures, i.e. with the simultaneous participation of gas (methane) and coal dust, as well as explosions with the possible or partial involvement of coal dust. The main causes contributing to the occurrence and development of dust-air mixture explosions, including irregular monitoring of by mine engineers and technicians of the schedule of dust explosion protective measures; unreliable assessment of the dust situation, etc., are given. The main problem in this case was the difficulty of determining the location and volume of dust deposition zones in not extinguished and difficult to access for instrumental control workings. Determination of the class-shape of coal dust particles is a necessary condition for constructing a model of the dust situation reflecting the aerosol distribution in the workings space. The morphological composition of coal mine dust fractions with dispersion less than 0.1 has been studied. Particle studies conducted using an LEICA DM 4000 optical microscope and IMAGE SCOPE M software made it possible to establish the different class-shapes of dust particles found in operating mines. It was found that the coal dust particles presented in the samples correspond to the parallelepiped shape to the greatest extent. The mathematical model based on the specialized ANSYS FLUENT complex, in which this class-form is incorporated, is used for predicting the distribution of explosive and combustible coal dust in the workings space. The use of the obtained model in production conditions will allow to determine the possible places of dust deposition and to develop measures to prevent the transition of coal dust from the aerogel state to the aerosol state and thereby prevent the formation of an explosive dust-air mixture.

How to cite: Smirnyakov V.V., Rodionov V.A., Smirnyakova V.V., Orlov F.A. The influence of the shape and size of dust fractions on their distribution and accumulation in mine workings when changing the structure of air flow // Journal of Mining Institute. 2022. Vol. 253. p. 71-81. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2022.12
Geoecology and occupational health and safety
  • Date submitted
    2017-11-22
  • Date accepted
    2018-01-04
  • Date published
    2018-04-25

Justification of a methodical approach of aerologic evaluation of methane hazard in development workings at mines of Vietnam

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The methods of evaluation of the aerological conditions to be performed for the purpose of normalization of mining conditions are provided in the present review; the location of possible accumulations of explosive gases during the drift of the development workings are taken into account. To increase the safety of the development working regarding the gas factor, a complex evaluation of a working was developed with respect to the dynamics of methane emission and air coursing along the working which is strongly affected by the character of the leakages from the ventilation ducting. Thereby, there occurs a necessity of the enhancement of a methodical approach of calculation of ventilation of a working which consists in taking into consideration a total aerodynamic resistance of the booster fan including the local resistances of the zones of the working. An integer simulation of the gas-air flows realized on the basis of a software package FLowVision allows to evaluate a change in the methane concentration in the zones of local accumulations.

How to cite: Smirnyakov V.V., Fen N.M. Justification of a methodical approach of aerologic evaluation of methane hazard in development workings at mines of Vietnam // Journal of Mining Institute. 2018. Vol. 230. p. 197. DOI: 10.25515/PMI.2018.2.197
Industrial safety and health care in mining
  • Date submitted
    2013-07-27
  • Date accepted
    2013-09-03
  • Date published
    2014-01-01

Gas balance definition of working area with face zone isolation

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The article describes the methods for gas balance definition of working area with face zone isolation from mined-out space, that have allowed to change the air distribution in face zone and to determine the part of evolved gas from bed and marked bed.

How to cite: Smirnyakov V.V. Gas balance definition of working area with face zone isolation // Journal of Mining Institute. 2014. Vol. 207. p. 142.
Industrial safety and health care in mining
  • Date submitted
    2013-07-16
  • Date accepted
    2013-09-20
  • Date published
    2014-01-01

Choice and valuation of similarity parameters for aero-gas-dynamic modeling with main roof collapse

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The article describes the necessary conditions for similarity parameters choosing for aero-gas-dynamic modeling with main roof collapse and it has been made analysis of them.

How to cite: Smirnyakov V.V. Choice and valuation of similarity parameters for aero-gas-dynamic modeling with main roof collapse // Journal of Mining Institute. 2014. Vol. 207. p. 147.
Industrial safety and health care in mining
  • Date submitted
    2013-07-02
  • Date accepted
    2013-09-01
  • Date published
    2014-01-01

Analytical estimation of aerodynamic characteristics of the main roof collapse

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The article describes the formulas for calculation of air flow characteristics, that originates from the main roof collapse and also it has been made analysis of variates, that form their parts.

How to cite: Smirnyakov V.V. Analytical estimation of aerodynamic characteristics of the main roof collapse // Journal of Mining Institute. 2014. Vol. 207. p. 151.

Environmental protection technologies for metallurgical industry

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Problems of environmental protection are especially topical for areas of metallurgical industry location. Almost all steps of metal production are attended by powder and gas formation, that are injected with technological and ventilation emission. Minimal negative effects in eco- systems are expected in the case of use technology with the highest level of closed-circuit system, which inject pollution agents to the number that is responded for ecosystem capacity.

How to cite: Smirnyakov V.V. Environmental protection technologies for metallurgical industry // Journal of Mining Institute. 2013. Vol. 203. p. 108.
Safety in mining industry
  • Date submitted
    2006-10-21
  • Date accepted
    2006-12-27
  • Date published
    2007-04-01

Calculation of the air quantity necessary for ventilation of the railway tunnels during their operation

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A method for calculating the required amount of air for gas ventilation of the internal combustion engine of railway tunnels has been developed. This method takes into account such provisions as the direction of air movement to the direction of train movement, train speed and the number of trains simultaneously in the tunnel. Cases such as a train standing motionless with the engine running, train movement towards and against the direction of airflow, and cases of multiple trains in the tunnel are analyzed. For all variants, calculation equations of the required air quantity and recommended train speed that can ensure the concentration of pollutants in the tunnel below the MAC (maximum permissible concentration) are proposed.

How to cite: Vedenin A.N., Smirnyakov V.V. Calculation of the air quantity necessary for ventilation of the railway tunnels during their operation // Journal of Mining Institute. 2007. Vol. 172. p. 190-191.
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  • Date submitted
    2000-07-22
  • Date accepted
    2000-08-25
  • Date published
    2001-02-01

Improving the efficiency of safe operation of railway tunnels in severe climatic conditions

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The main factors determining the peculiarities of accident-free operation of railway tunnels under windless climate conditions are considered. It is shown that ice formation caused by a combination of two unfavorable phenomena: relatively low air temperature in the tunnel and high watering of the tunnel is especially dangerous. The paper presents the results of the experimental studies indicating that the gas composition of the tunnel air is determined not only by the harmful gaseous impurities emitted by the carriers but also by methane, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide and radon coming from the surrounding rocks and water. The mechanism of radon impact on tunnel personnel has been studied and a large-scale description of its possible impact on air quality in the tunnel has been given. Many regions of the Russian Federation, including those where the longest railway tunnels of Russia are located: Baikalskiy and Severo-Muiskiy, can be classified as radon hazardous. Creation of rational ventilation conditions influencing not only the radiation situation but also the thermodynamic characteristics of the air should be considered as a fundamental means of achieving the required air quality in the tunnels. In order to increase the stability of ventilation conditions the possibility of using different regulating devices has been studied. The maximum influence on the air flow is exerted by the installation of a ventilation door, which allows to change the air inflow by 70% of the initial indicator. The principles of creation of the favorable temperature conditions in the railway tunnels, which is one of the effective means of ice formation prevention, have been implemented and tested on site.

How to cite: Gendler S.G., Smirnyakov V.V., Terentev R.P. Improving the efficiency of safe operation of railway tunnels in severe climatic conditions // Journal of Mining Institute. 2001. Vol. 147. p. 86-94.
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  • Date submitted
    1993-07-04
  • Date accepted
    1993-09-04
  • Date published
    1994-01-01

О газовыделениях в калийных рудникax Старобинского месторождения

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Производственными исследованиями по специально разработанной методике установлено, что при столбовой системе разработки калийных пластов Старобинского месторождения имеет место выделе­ние горючих газов в действующие горные выработки. Основным компонентом этих газов является метан, в незначительных количествах выделяются тяжелые углеводороды. В обычных условиях абсо­лютное газовыделеяие на выемочных участках незначительное. В общем газовом балансе участков основную часть (до 98 %) составляет газовыделение из выработанного пространства.

How to cite: Medvedev I.I., Vedenin A.N., Smirnyakov V.V. // Journal of Mining Institute. 1994. Vol. 139. p. 39.
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  • Date submitted
    1974-07-20
  • Date accepted
    1974-09-23
  • Date published
    1975-01-01

Крепление подготовительных выработок в угольных шахтах

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Поддержание подготовительных выработок в хорошем состоянии является одним из условий, определяющих нормальное развитие очи­стных работ ...

How to cite: Bokii B.V., Smirnyakov V.V. // Journal of Mining Institute. 1975. Vol. № 1 67. p. 153.
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  • Date submitted
    1973-07-16
  • Date accepted
    1973-09-08
  • Date published
    1974-01-01

Рациональная форма металлической крепи подготовительных выработок

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Устойчивость горных выработок в большой степени зависит от формы их поперечного сечения и соответствующего очертания крепи. Однако это общеизвестное положение часто не учитывается, в результате чего несущая способность крепи используется не полностью ...

How to cite: Smirnyakov V.V. // Journal of Mining Institute. 1974. Vol. № 1 64. p. 79.
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  • Date submitted
    1973-07-02
  • Date accepted
    1973-09-08
  • Date published
    1974-01-01

Расчет металлической четырехшарнирной арочной податливой крепи

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Четырехшарнирная крепь представляет собой статически определимую геометрически изменяемую систему с одной степенью свободы. В наземных конструкциях геометрически изменяемые системы почти не применяются ввиду их неустойчивости. Поэтому конкретной методики их расчета строительная механика не дает ...

How to cite: Smirnyakov V.V. // Journal of Mining Institute. 1974. Vol. № 1 64. p. 89.
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  • Date submitted
    1965-07-18
  • Date accepted
    1965-09-21
  • Date published
    1966-01-01

Проявление горного давления в горизонтальных откаточных выработках Текелийского рудника и рекомендация для них рациональных типов крепи

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Текелийское месторождение свинцово-цинковых руд представляет сложную мощную крутопадающую линзообразную залежь. Породы вися­чего и лежачего боков представлены сильно трещиноватыми, склонными к обрушению углисто-глинистыми сланцами с прослойками доломитизи- рованных известняков и других осадочных пород. Руды являются более крепкими и устойчивыми, чем вмещающие породы, и представлены суль­фидами, вкрапленными в углисто-глинистых сланцах, кварцитах и угли­сто-кварцевых сланцах, а также пиритовыми рудами ...

How to cite: Smirnyakov V.V., Mirzaev G.G. // Journal of Mining Institute. 1966. Vol. № 1 51. p. 5.
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  • Date submitted
    1965-07-02
  • Date accepted
    1965-09-16
  • Date published
    1966-01-01

Эффективность замены двухпутевой выработки большого сечения двумя выработками меньшего сечения (на примере Текелийекого рудника)

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Характер проявлений горного давления во многом зависит от разме­ров поперечного сечения горных выработок. Как известно, в одних и тех же горногеологических условиях поддержание двухпутевых выработок обходится значительно дороже, чем однопутевых. В связи с этим в неко­торых бассейнах Советского Союза в трудных горногеологдческих усло­виях предпочитают проходить две выработки меньшего сечения вместо одной большого. Так, в Подмосковном бассейне по условиям технологии горных работ панельные штреки должны быть двухпутевыми, так как почти на всем протяжении состоят из погрузочных пунктов. При обратном по­рядке отработки шахтного поля считается более выгодной проходка панельных штреков однопутевыми с последующим расширением до двух­путевых к моменту подхода лавы. Общие затраты при этом ниже, чем при проходке сразу двухпутевых штреков. В последнем случае резко увеличи­ваются затраты на поддержание выработок ...

How to cite: Smirnyakov V.V. // Journal of Mining Institute. 1966. Vol. № 1 51. p. 24.