Watkinson SIMTARS

North Goonyella Mine Fire. 2017 Paper Underground coal mine gas monitoring emergency preparation Larry Ryan Simtars, Martin Watkinson Simtars. Conclusion “1. Locate the portal and ventilation fans some distance from the mine’s other surface infrastructure, so in the event of a major incident, the mine can avoid isolating surface equipment or evacuate mine workers.”

  • February 16, 2021

Watkinson Underground coal mine gas monitoring emergency preparation 2017 How many times does this have to get stated? Even after North Goonyella and then Grosvenor still not one word from…

North Goonyella Mine Fire 22nd October 2018. “Whilst travelling along MG9N road it was observed that all tube bundle lines were run along the eastern side of the road edge. I discussed with Mr Anger and Mr Romenski the potential for damage to these lines from vehicles due to no demarcation or protection from vehicles.

  • February 12, 2021

MRE - North Goonyella - 22.10.2018.pdf During an Inspection of the Surface Facilities Inspector Nugent made the following observation and comment. Whilst travelling along MG9N road it was observed that…

North Goonyella Mine Fire 10th October 2018. “One of the in seam drainage blow skids was found to be breathing in. This indicates that the water trap underground has blown out and the gas could be free venting into the Mine atmosphere. Dennis Black stated that they would attempt to fill the riser and attempt to refill the water trap in this manner”

  • February 11, 2021

MRE - North Goonyella - 10.10.2018.pdf H9 temperature at 59 degrees C, drone with thermal indicator to be used as a check. This has gone up from the first reading…