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Mine Ventilation

Mine Ventilation

Ventilation engineering of mines is evolving rapidly with improved sensing technology and powerful simulation techniques, allowing for more informed decision-making, advanced control, and improved planning. Ventilation research at VT includes:

  • Atmospheric monitoring systems
  • Novel tracer gas sensing
  • Data management solutions
  • Mine fire modeling
  • Gas and particulate responses to mine ventilation

Faculty working in this area: Emily Sarver