Compressed Air Technology – Why is it Important for Safe Refuge?
Compressed air technology in refuge chambers is important to provide clean breathing air and maintain a positive internal pressure.
January 21, 2022
Category: Technical Guides
Why Do You Need an Airlock or Vestibule?
Why would you need an airlock or vestibule? This MineARC Tech Topic details various options and explains the value of adding an additional layer of protection to your refuge.
December 8, 2021
Carbon Monoxide: Health And Safety Hazards Fact Sheet
Carbon monoxide in a sealed structure, such as a refuge chamber or safe haven, can quickly build to toxic levels – learn about the dangers…
March 30, 2021
Carbon Dioxide: Health And Safety Hazards Fact Sheet
Carbon dioxide in a sealed structure, such as a refuge station, safe haven or controlled environment, can quickly build up and damage your…
March 2, 2021
What is a Refuge Chamber Scrubbing System?
What is a scrubbing system and how does it work? A refuge chamber scrubber uses chemical reactions to remove contaminants from the air within a sealed environment.
February 11, 2021
How to Remove CO and CO2 in a Refuge Chamber: Chemical Scrubbers
How do chemical scrubbers remove carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide from the air within a sealed refuge chamber or safe haven?
December 15, 2020
How to Determine Refuge Chamber Duration in Mining
Underground and above-ground mine refuge chamber duration should be determined on a risk-based approach. How long a mining shelter…
November 19, 2020
How to Determine Safe Haven Duration in the Petrochemical Industry
Chemical refuge chamber or safe haven duration should be determined on a risk-based approach. How long a petrochemical shelter operates…
November 17, 2020
Standby Mode: Understanding Refuge Chambers
During daily activities, refuge chambers operate in standby mode. This state occurs when a refuge station is not being used but is emergency-ready.
November 12, 2020
GuardIAN Connect Coaxial Cable: Underground Connectivity
Communications and underground connectivity through GuardIAN Connect Coax Cable… The real-time capabilities provide sites with information to improve
October 8, 2020