Computer simulation of face ventilation to dilute high methane concentrations developed by blasting oil shale
Abstract
A one-dimensional finite element model was used to simulate turbulent mass transfer in face ventilation of oil shale mines. The computer model was applied to study dilution of methane released by rubblizing oil shale during face blasting. A methane release function was back analyzed from field measurements and the finite- element model was calibrated using tracer gas characterization of full-scale face ventilation systems.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Industrial and Mining Safety
Geoscience and Mining Technology
Geomechanics and Mining Engineering
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 605–612
- Publication date
- 13 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter