The principal objective of this research program is to reduce the respirable dust in mines generated at the source during coal mine development and production by continues miners and shearers. Although the initial effort is directed towards reducing coal mine dust, the research findings will be equally applicable to reducing dust generation in metal and non-metal mines.

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Results at a Glance

• Design Methodology, Testing, and Evaluation of Continuous Miner Cutterhead for Dust Reduction in Underground Coal Mining
• Results of Practical Design Modifications for Respirable Dust Reduction on Continuous Miners in Underground Coal Mining
• Dust Control at the Source (Draft TR3-1)

• Dust Control at the Source (TR3) (Final Report)

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