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A computer program on the analysis and effects of heat stress in underground mines

Yeraltı ocaklarında ısı stresinin etkileri ve analizi üzerine bir paket program

MUSTAFA ÖNDER
Saim SARAÇ
Neşet EREN
Pages
39–46
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In addition, a computer program used in the determination of heat stress has been developed and the advantages of using this program in the analysis of heat stress in deep underground mines have been explained.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The need to control air temperature and humidity in underground mining operations is due to the relatively narrow range of climatic conditions in which the unprotected human body can operate efficiently.
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Key Findings & Data:The major reasons for ensuring climatic conditions within reasonable ranges in mines are to increase productivity and to reduce accident rates.
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Conclusion & Impact:In addition, a computer program used in the determination of heat stress has been developed and the advantages of using this program in the analysis of heat stress in deep underground mines have been explained.
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Abstract

The need to control air temperature and humidity in underground mining operations is due to the relatively narrow range of climatic conditions in which the unprotected human body can operate efficiently. The major reasons for ensuring climatic conditions within reasonable ranges in mines are to increase productivity and to reduce accident rates. In this study, the theories that have been used in the determination of suitable working conditions for workers were examined by investigating the effects of air temperature and humidity on human body. In addition, a computer program used in the determination of heat stress has been developed and the advantages of using this program in the analysis of heat stress in deep underground mines have been explained.

Özet

Yeraltı madenciliğinde havanın sıcaklık ve nemini kontrol etme gereksinimi, korumasız insan vücudunun etkin olarak çalışabileceği iklimsel koşulların dar sınırlar içerisinde kalmasından kaynaklanmaktadır. Ocaklardaki iklimsel koşulları kabul edilebilir sınırlar içerisinde tutmanın ana nedeni; verimliliği artırmak, kaza oranını azaltmaktır. Bu çalışmada; sıcaklık ve nemin insan vücudu üzerindeki etkisi araştırılarak, işçiler için uygun çalışma koşullarının belirlenmesi amacı ile kullanılan yaklaşımlar incelenmiştir. Ayrıca, ısı stresinin belirlenmesinde kullanılan yaklaşımları temel alan bir bilgisayar paket programı hazırlanmış ve bu programın özellikle derin yeraltı ocaklarında ısı stresi analizine getireceği avantajlar açıklanmıştır.

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ÖNDER, M., SARAÇ, S., EREN, N. (2005). A computer program on the analysis and effects of heat stress in underground mines. Madencilik Dergisi, Cilt: 44 - Sayı: 4, 39–46. https://ajindex.com/articles/282215

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