SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANCE IN CONTROLLING FIRE AND STRATEGIES FOR RE-OPENING OF BURTUN GA MINE, SECL.

INTRODUCTION Chirimiri Coalfields is one of the important and oldest coalfields of central India. It is known for its good quality non-cooking coal. Major portion of good quality coal reserves is being mined out in different mines and Bartunga Hill mine is one of them.[Location] : The mine is situated the South-Western part of Chirimiri Coalfields covering an area of about 1.5Sq. Km. Western extension this hill is Anjan Hill . Administratively it is located in Manendragarh Tahsil of Korea District. It falls in survey of India Topo sheet No. 64 I/8 (Plate-I) The geographic co-ordinate of the block are: Latitude (N): 23 0902 231010 Longitude (E): 82 1000- 822000.[COMMUNICATION] The principal means of communication is the Anuppur-Chirimiri Rail line branching from the Bilaspur block is well connected by road from Manendragarh (43 Kms.) in the west and district Headquarter Ambikapur (132Kms.) in the east. Bilaspur is at a distance of 220Km. The nearest airport, Raipur is at a distance of 320Kms.[GEOMORPHOLOGY] Chirimiri coalfields is mainly occupied by ridge and valley topography. Flat topped hills are forming Mesa and Butte landforms. Anjan and Bartunga Hills have vertical cliffs on the southern portion. Height above M.S.L. around Bartunga Hill varies from 650 to 890 meters. The area is drained by Ghergera and Korea nalas.[VEGITATION AND CLIMATE] Bartunga and Anjan Hills are covered by considerable dense forest. It includes mainly Sal, Mahua, Tendu, Amla and Bija. Wild bear is the common animal found in forests. [Rainfall]According to the annual rainfalls map of India the area falls under the rainfalls zone 1001 to 2000mm.Presence of plenty vegetation and considerably good rainfall shown humid climatic condition of the area. Summer temperature rises above 43 and in winter the mercury drop below 4C. PREVIOUS WORK :The earliest geological work in Chirimiri Coalfields was carried out by Hughes in in 1885. He designated the coal measures of this area as Kurasia Coalfield after the name of a then existing village, Hughes examined only a part of the coalfields. Subsequently a detailed study was made by Former in 1913. J.L.Harris visited the coalfield a little earlier and reported about the presence of some workable coal seams. In twenties TISCO conduct detailed prospecting in two blocks viz.,Kurasia & Chirimiri leased with them. K.K.Dutta (GSI) resurveyed the coalfields of the Korea state during 1942-45. In post independence period Ventatsppayya and Sirkar (1948-49) collected information about the prospecting of different coalfields location in Korea. Indian Bureau of Mines in 1957 conducted some exploration in the area of late, the State Directorate of Geology and Mining (M.P.) conducted exploration in north Chirimiri and Chirimiri hill block. However, none of these explorations (drilling) covered Bartunga Hill. [REGIONAL GEOLOGY]: The Chirimiri Coalfields located in the southern part of erstwhile Korea State, has a unique physiographic feature. Unlike the other peninsular Gondwana basins, this coalfields is marked by high hills with steep scarp faces and deep gorges along the courses of steams the surrounding plains formed by Talchir sediments. The Chirimiri Coalfields is in Korea district of Chhattisgarh, covers an area of about 125 Sq. Kms. Between latitude 2308 and 2315 & longitude 8217 and 8225.Bartunga Hill is situated in the south western part of the Chirimiri Coalfields (Plate I)The Chirimiri Coalfields, along with the Jhilmili and Bishrampur Coalfields, was

including in the northern coalfields of Chhattisgarh by FOX. Chirimiri part of the basin comprises entirely of Baraka sediments and forms a prominent outlier within the surrounding Talchir plain that stretches uninterruptedly from south to Sonhat-Sohagpur master basin to the southern periphery of the Patna-Khargaon plains. FOX has described the geology of the Kurasia Coalfields as very simple. On the north, around Chitajhore, dolerite flows overlie both the Talchir and Baraka sediments. The lower Gondwana formation of Chirimiri Colafields are separated from the main stretch of the coal measures of the Sohagpur-Sonhat master basin by a large tract of Talchir sediments and dolerite flows. The limit of Chirimiri basin to the northe is defined by a prominent flow of dolerite whereas, the western , southern and eastern boundary is marked by the presence of Talchir sediments, resting unconformable over PreCambrian. TALCHIR FORMATION :The Talchir Formation covers a large tract of the low laying plains surrounding the coalfields. Due to the unevenness of the basement, varying thickness of the Talchir sediments are preserved. The common rocks are the olive green shale and lemon yellow, fine grained sandstone. The sandstone is usually compact with unaltered felspars. Towards the top of the Talchir sequence a transitional zone is well defined. This zone is characterized by grey shale, interlbanded with green-shale. The grey shale, also on weathering, develop a distinctive greenish shade and break into splintery fragment. This transitional zone contains thick units of light grey, fine to medium grained sandstone, which at places, are indistinguishable from the overlaying barakar beds. BARAKAR FORMATION :This formation is represented dominantly by light grey, coarse grained sandstone, the cementing material of which is normally colonized feldspar. Lentacular bands of pebbly sandstone are common. The proportion of fine-grained sandstone is rather small compared to the bulk of the coarse classic detritus. The shale is typically grey and is rather insignificant in the sedimentary pile. Coal seams, however, define prominent horizons within the sandstone dominated cycles. The Barakar sequence displays typical fining upward fluvial cycles some of which are complete, while other are abbreviated. Ripple drift and cross-bedding are the two common primary depositional structures include channel, cut and fill of potholes. BASIC FLOWS, DYKES AND SILLS :Basic flows overlie the Barakar sediments and occur on tops of hills, giving rise to steep escarpment. A prominent sill defines the northern boundary of the Chirimiri Coalfields and continues northward into the Sonhat Coalfields. The maximum thickness of this sill is observed to the 118m. Some dykes have also been reported. Mega scopically basic flow is a hard compact with criss-cross arrangement of feldspar laths. This intrusive is a manifestation of the Deccan-Trap volcanacity and such thick flows (2m to 100m) are unique in the Gondwana basin. STRUCTURE: The Barakar sediments are sub-horizontal with gental rolls at a few place. This rolling nature of the strata may be ascribed to the undulations in the Pre-Barakar basement. The dips are confined to less then 3. Excep a few faults in Sajapahar area in the west and west Chirimiri in north, the Chirimiri Coalfields is free of faulting. PARTICULARS OF TE MINE In the mine there are four seams, among them Seam O is topmost seam and remaining number of lower seams are in ascending order. The seamO has already

been exhausted and sealed-off from main entries. The Seam-II is not workable as due to less thickness (<1m). Mining (Development & Depillaring by B & P Method) in Local seam , seam I & III are in progress. ENTRIES: The Seams are approached through Adits Viz., Anjan Drift, Loco line & Bogda Incline driven upto Seam III, and remaining seams are approached through Drift A & B driven up to SeamO and then the Local seam are approached two drifts driven between the parting. In No.I seam there are two entries through Adits No.6 & 7.In the mine there are two Airshaft one sunk upto SeamO and III act as upcast equipped with Axial Flow fan in exhaust mode. Other details of the fan are furnished in section. The mine is extensively developed The extent of development are as under: S.No 1. 2. 3. 4. Name of the seam SeamO Local Seam Seam-I Seam -III Extent North toSouth 0.90 Km (1Lto 40L) 0.70 Km ( 1L to 23L) 1.3 Km ( 1R to 42R) 2.7Km ( 38D to -41D) East to West 1.8Km ( 50S to 31D) 1.6 Km ( 29S to 21D) 2.0 Km ( 46L to -22L) 2.8Km ( 0L to 81L)

Presently Local Seam & Seam-I are in operation and seam-III is sealed-off from main entries due to fire since 23rd August2010 COAL CONSTITUANTS : Results of the Some of important parameter are furnished in table below Proximate analysis 1. Moisture 2. Crossing point Temperature 3. Ignition point Temperature

5.4% 136OC 145 OC OC

VENTILATION SYSTEM
The mine layout is Antitropal and system of ventilation is exhaust. There are three independent ventilation system one for seam-III and another for the remaining seams. Air enters into the mine through different Adits /Drifts and exhausted to Atmosphere through Airshafts connected with the concerned seam. S.No. 1. 2. 3. Parameters Type of Ventilation Fan Make/Model Capacity (EXISTING) -Pressure ( mm wg) -Air quantity(m3/min) Intake to Seam Return from Seam Ventilation System Local Seam Exhaust SIWAX-AXFL 21 3000 1600 1850

Seam I Exhaust VOLTAS 12 3000 2257 2345

Seam III Exhaust MMM 21 4000 3682

4. 5.

HISTRY OF FIRE: Occurrence of fire in seam-III of this mine was noticed on 4th August2010 at 12:30 PM through appearance of Carbon monoxide in fandrift. Attempts were made to identify location of fire and for its quick control. But could not get success subsequently rescue team noticed sound like blast/explosion with abnormal smell during inspection and also increasing trend of carbon monoxide in Fan drift. Ultimately a section of mine ( Seam-III) producing coal @300 tones per day , had to be sealed-off from main entries on 8th August2010. The process of sealing was completed up to 22nd August2010. At this juncture including prior to sealing mine management entrusted an assignment to the Central Institute of Mining & Fuel Research [ CIMFR], Dhanbad for assessment of status of fire and advice for early recovery of the Seam -III of mine. CIMFR, DHANBAD, JHARKHAND took up the assignment and a team of scientists visited the mine on 6th August 2010 and provided scientific support in assessment of status of fire during inspection and sealing of the Seam-III. Again After sealing visited the mine and carried out investigation as discussed in subsequent paragraphs.

ASSESSMENT OF STATUS OF FIRE

Presently, the Mine is sealed-off due to occurrence of spontaneous heating/Fire in Seam III. For assessment of status of fire investigation comprised of selection of location for monitoring, Pressure behavior study of sealed-off area and analysis of results of Air sample have been carried out. For the purpose of monitoring of Status of fire following locations are available. I. II. III. IV. V. Stoppings in Anjan drift Stoppings in Loco drift Stoppings in Fan drift stoppings in Bogda Incline Borehole at 7L/4D located further 140m in bye from Airshaft Bottom.

Since Fan drift, Bogda Incline and Borehole are close to each other, therefore Borehole has been selected as one of the monitoring point. Hence the assessment of status of fire is based on the results of from following three locations. 1. Stoppings in Anjan drift 2. Stoppings in Loco drift 3. Borehole at 7L/4D located further 140m in bye from Airshaft Bottom. Investigation in respect of study of pressure behaviour of the mine was studied through sampling point provided in stopping at Anjan drift during the periods 27th and 28th October, 2010. The results of analysis of air sample collected through above location have been analyzed and status of fire in the mine was assessed on the basis of different fire indices calculated using gas analysis results. The results of investigation are discussed as under:

Study of Pressure Behavior of the Mine. Pressure differential across stopping through sampling pipe provided in the stopping in Anjan drift was recorded with time. The results are graphically represented in Figures 1
PRESSURE BEHAVIOUR AT STOPING IN AJAN DRIFT DURING THE PERIOD FROM 27
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October, 2010

PRESSURE VARIATION AT ANJAN DRIFT W.R.TO ATMOSPHERE AT BARTUNGA MINE

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PRESSURE ( mm wg)

Re ad ing s 5 0 -5 -10 -15 DATES & TIM E Tr e nd line

The results of pressure behavior studies from Figures (1) revealed that Pressure of stopping in Anjan drift is negative and positive both depending on time and barometric pressure. Hence the pressure behavior of the mine is considered Normal. This may also be inferred that there is no continuous air leakage path in the mine from surface.

Analysis of Air Samples results

Analysis results of air samples collected through sampling pipe at Anjan Drift, Loco Drift and Fan drift for the periods from 14th August to 9th October, 2010 are graphically presented in Figures No. (2) - (6).

11:55 AM 12:55 PM 1:55 PM 2:55 PM 3:55 PM 4:55 PM 5:55 PM 6:55 PM 7:55 PM 8:55 PM 9:55 PM 10:55 PM 11:55 PM 12:55 AM 1:55 AM 2:55 AM 3:55 AM 4:55 AM 5:55 AM 6:55 AM 8:55 AM 9:55 AM 10:55 AM 11:55 AM
27-Oct-10 28-Oct-10

Figure.1

BARTUNGA MINE ( SECL) TREND OF CO2,O2 AND CO IN ANJAN DRIFT

25.00 20.00 0.07 0.06 0.05

CO2,& O2, %

10.00 5.00 0.00

0.03 0.02 0.01 0.00

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BARTUNGA MINE (SECL) TREND OF CO2, O2 & CO IN LOCO DRIFT

25.00 20.00 0.14 0.12 0.10

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BARTUNGAHILL MINE TREND OF CO2 & O2 AT BOREHOLE NO.1

14.0 12.0 10.0 8.0 6.0 4.0 2.0 0.0

CO2 & O2,%

CO2

Remarks : Results from figure No. 2 to 4 revealed that : - Oxygen at sampling points , which are also air entering point for the mine, are in reducing trend particularly at Anjan & Loco drift - CO 2 at these sampling points are in increasing trend. - CO at these sampling points has reduced to zero since1 st week of September,2010 Hence this situation indicates formation of air exchange zone around the air entry points and it is beyond the location of seat of fire. In case of normal behavior of sealed -off area the fire gases will reach to the sampling points by diffusion only.

Further interpretation of status of fire based on air sample analysis results using different fire index ratio are discussed below 1.0 Gramhs Ratio [1914-15,1920]: Formula : CO (%) X100 This ratio is widely used particularly in Indian coal mines as criterion of the GR = [0.265XN2-O2] % stage of heating and fires in early as well as progressive development stage both Index value: < 0.5 Normal > 0.5 - < 1.0 Existence of Heating > 1.0 - < 2.0 Advance Stage > 3.0 Active Fire > 7.0 Blazing Fire

.1 2. 13 10 .1 2. 15 10 .1 2. 17 10 .1 2. 19 10 .1 2. 21 10 .1 2. 25 10 .1 2. 27 10 .1 2. 01 10 .0 2. 04 11 .0 2. 11 11 .0 2. 15 11 .0 2. 21 11 .0 2. 23 11 .0 2. 24 11 .0 2. 05 11 .0 3. 08 11 .0 3. 10 11 .0 3. 12 11 .0 3. 22 11 .0 3. 25 11 .0 3. 27 11 .0 3. 29 11 .0 3. 30 11 .0 3. 11

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Merits : Since both numerator and denominator are affected, so the ratio remains independent to dilution of air or methane. Gives early detection of fire if it increases continuously. Assessing the status of fire.

Limitations : Does not give extent of fire i.e. amount of coal involved? Disappearance of CO does not mean complete extinction of fire. If the products of combustion are diluted by black damp (N2) or (O2) deficient air, the ratio would be affected.

BARTUNGA MINE ( SECL) TREND OF GRAHAM'S RATIO IN ANJAN DRIFT 3.00

GRAHAM'S RATIO

2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 0.50 0.00

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Figure5

BARTUNGA MINE ( SECL) TREND OF GRAHAM'S RATIO

3.50 3.00

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BARTUNGAHILL MINE TREND O F GRAHAM;S RATIO AT BOREHOLE NO.1

GRAHAM'S RATIO,%
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Concluding Remark about the status of fire: Results from Figure 5 to 7 revealed that the value of Grahams ratio has reduced to zero from 2nd week of September, 2010 and is still continuing (April,2011) at Anjan and Loco drifts. Location of Borehole is nearest to the expected seat of fire and Grahams ratio is almost zero since December 2010. Hence the status of fire may be considered in extinguished state.

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2.0 Youngs Ratio [CMRI Report 1991]:

Formula : [CO 2 0.03] % X100 This ratio is useful for assessment of YR = progress of fire from smoldering to [0.265 X N2-O2] %
open flame when burning of carbon monoxide takes place generally at high temperature.

Index value:
< 25 Normal 25 50 Superficial Heating > 50 High Intensity Fire

Merits :
CO 2 found, where fire exists in advance stage

Limitations :
Extraneous origin of CO 2 and its solubility in water render misinterpretation. Its accuracy is affected in case of O2 is < 0.3 % or > of CO 2 by absorption dissolve in water strata emissions of gases and reaction with other chemicals.

BARTUNGA HILL MINE ( SECL) TREND OF YOUNG'S RATIO IN ANJAN DRIFT

100.00 90.00 80.00 70.00 60.00 50.00 40.00 30.00 20.00 10.00 0.00

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BARTUNGA MINE ( SECL) TREND OF YOUNG'S RATIO AT LOCO DRIFT

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BARTUNGAHILL MINE TREND OF YOUNG'SRATIO AT BOREHOLE NO.1

70.000 60.000 50.000 40.000 30.000 20.000 10.000 0.000
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Figure 10 Concluding Remark about the status of fire: The results from Figure 8 to 10 revealed that the value of this ratio is varying between 25 and 30 at Anjan and Loco drifts and around 40 at borehole. This higher value at Borehole may be due to injection of CO2 gas into Air shaft initially. Hence fire may be considered at Extinguished stage.

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3.0 Oxides of Carbon Ratio [Kuchta et. Al. AL. 1982, Mitchell, D.W. 1989]:

Formula : CO (%) X100 This ratio indicates an equilibrium state attended YR = by fire in a particular combustion situation. This [ CO 2 -0.03]
ratio is useful for better standing of the fire situation and its also indicates completeness of oxidation.

Index value:
< 2.0 Normal 2.0 13.0 Superficial Heating > 13 Blazing Fire

Merits :
Gives early detection of fire if it increases continuously. Assessing the status of fire. It is more sensitive GR and YR

Limitations :
Extraneous origin of CO 2 and its solubility in water render misinterpretation.

BARTUNGA MINE ( SECL) TREND OF OXIDES OF CARBON RATIO IN ANJAN DRIFT 9.00 8.00 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 0.00

CO/CO2, RATIO, %

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Figure-11
BARTUNGA MINE ( SECL) TREND OF OXIDES OF CARBON RATIO IN LOCO DRIFT
12.00 10.00

CO/CO2RATIO,%

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Concluding Remark about the status of fire: Results from Figure 11 & 12 revealed that the value of this ratio is also zero since September, 2010; Hence status of fire may be considered in extinguished state.

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4.0 Jones and Tricket Ratio [1954]:

Formula :

Index value:
< 0.4 No Fire 0.4 0.5 Methane Burning 0.5 1.0 Coal, Oil, Conveyor Belt Burning 0.9 1.6 Timber Burning > 1.6 Error in Analysis

This ratio serves as and indicator of the { [CO 2] + 0.75 [CO] type of fuel involved in any fire or 0.25 (H2)} % explosion. This ratio has been developed JTR = for determining types of fuel involved with [0.265 X N2-O2] % the fire particularly methane or coal dust.

Merits :
It can differentiate the nature / type of fire.

Limitations :
Does not provide status of fire. Cannot provide the early detection of fire.

BARTUNGA MINE ( SECL) TREND OF JTR RATIO IN ANJAN DRIFT 1.00 0.90 0.80 0.70 0.60 0.50 0.40 0.30 0.20 0.10 0.00

JTR INDEX

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Figure-13
BARTUNGA M INE ( SECL) TREND OF JTR IN LOCO DRIF T
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BARTUNGAHILL MINE TREND OF JTR AT BOREHOLE NO.1

0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.0
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Concluding Remark about the status of fire: Results from figure 13 to 15 revealed that the value of JTR is maintained less than 0.4 since October, 2010, Hence environmental condition inside the mine may be considered normal.

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5.0 C / H Ratio [Ghosh & Bennerjee et. al.1967]:

Formula : 3{ [CO2 + CO + CH4 + 2C2H4} This ratio used to access the intensity of fire C/H = along with rate oxygen consumption that [0.265 X N2-O2 CO2-0.5CO + 0.5H2 + indicates extensitivity character of fire. CH4 + C2H4 ] % Index Value :
0 2.0 Normal. 3.0 4.0 Superficial Heating > 5.0 Active Fire > 20.0 Blazing Fire.

Merits :
It can characterize intensity and extensity of fire. Can distinguish between coal and wood fire. Large range of value provides a better tool for characterisation of a fire.

Limitations : This ratio is sum times mask in case of fuel reach fire and edition of CO 2 may be due to location of sampling point in deep point .

BARTUNGA MINE ( SECL) TREND OF C/H RATIO IN ANJAN DRIFT 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 0.50 0.00

C/H RATIO

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BARTUNGA M INE (SECL) TREND OF C/H RATIO IN LOCO DRIFT

3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 0.50 0.00
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BARTUNGAHILL MINE TREND OF C/H RATIO AT BOREHOLE NO.1

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Figure 18

Concluding Remark about the status of fire: The results from Figure 16 to 18 revealed that the value of this ratio is maintained less than 2 since October, 2010. Hence condition inside the mine may be considered normal.

6.0 Hydrocarbon Ratio, [Justin and Kim 1998] :

Formula : [1.01(THC)ppm (CH4)ppm] 1000 This ratio is based on desorption of low molecular RI = weight hydrocarbon of coal gases and there (THC) ppm + (C)ppm
desorption is directly related with temperature.
where, THC = total hydrocarbon concentration, ppm; CH4 = methane concentration, ppm and C = 0.01 ppm (bituminous coal)

Index Value :
for bituminous coal 0 50 Normal 50 100 Possible Source of Heating > 100 Hot Zone

Merits :
Can asses the status of fire. Gives a better result for sealedoff area having a no of sampling locations Can find out the location of fire if sampling point is evenly distributed.

Limitations :
It cannot provide the early detection of fire. Without hydrocarbons the value will be zero, which gives sometimes no indication of fire.

BARTUNGA MINE ( SECL) TREND OF RI INDEX IN ANJAN DRIFT 250.00 200.00

RI INDEX

150.00 100.00 50.00 0.00

10/16/2010 10/23/2010 8/21/2010 8/28/2010 9/4/2010 10/2/2010 8/14/2010 9/11/2010 9/18/2010 10/9/2010 9/25/2010

DATES

Figure-19

BARTUNGA M INE (SECL) TREND OF RI INDEX IN LOCO DRIFT

80.00 70.00 60.00

RI INDEX

50.00 40.00 30.00 20.00 10.00 0.00

10 10 01 01 01 01 01 01 20 01 01 20 /2 /2 /2 /2 /2 /2 4/ /2 /2 6/ 21 28 14 11 18 /2 25 /9 3/ 10 /2 20 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 10 /1

9/

DATES & TIME

Figure-20 Concluding Remark about the status of fire: The results from Figure 19 & 20 revealed that the value of this ratio is maintained below 50 since October, 2010, hence condition inside the mine may be considered normal.

10

8/

8/

8/

9/

9/

9/

7.0 Hydrogen / Methane [H2/CH4] Ratio, [Mitchell, D.W. 1990] :

Formula : H2 % CH4 %

This ratio has been developed as an indicator of RATIO = flaming combustion and it increases with rise in temperature. Index Value :

Value increases with rise in temperature

Merits :
Gives better information when fire is in advance stage or blazing fire.

Limitations :
Cannot provide the early detection of fire.

BARTUNGA MINE ( SECL) TREND OF H2/CH4 RATIO IN ANJAN DRIFT 2.50

H4/CH4 RATIO

2.00 1.50 1.00 0.50 0.00

8/21/2010

8/28/2010

9/4/2010

10/2/2010

8/14/2010

9/11/2010

9/18/2010

10/9/2010

9/25/2010

10/16/2010

DATES

Figure-21

10/23/2010

BARTUNGA HILL M INE ( SECL) TREND OF H2/CH4.RATIO IN LOCO DRIFT

3.00 2.50
H2/CH4 RATIO

2.00 1.50 1.00 0.50 0.00

10 10 01 01 01 01 01 01 20 01 01 20 /2 /2 /2 /2 /2 /2 4/ /2 /2 6/ 21 28 14 11 18 /2 25 /9 3/ 20 10 /2 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 10 /1

9/

DATES & TIM E

10

8/

8/

8/

9/

9/

9/

Figure-22

Concluding Remark about the status of fire: The results from Figure 21 & 22 revealed that the value of this ratio indicates temperature has reduced to a great extent

9.0 Litton Ratio, [Litton C.D. 1986] :

Formula : CO (ppm) R= 3Rg 3/2 X O21/2 Rg = 100-4.774O 2 CH4 C2H2 Index Value :
< 1.0 Equilibrium Exists for 30 days then ambient temperature reached > 1 Smoldering combustion or above ambient temperature (oxidation takes place)

Merits :
Provides better information for sealed off area. Very useful for reopening of sealed off area.

Limitations :
Does not provide status of fire. It cannot provide the early detection of fire.

BARTUNGA MINE ( SECL) TREND OF LITTON'S RATIO IN ANJAN DRIFT

1.60 1.40 1.20 1.00 0.80 0.60 0.40 0.20 0.00

10 0 0 10 0 0 0 10 0 0 01 6/2 10 /2 01 01 01 01 01 01 /20 20 1/2 8/2 4/2 1/2 8/2 5/2 20 3/2 01 0

LITTON'S RATIO

/2/

8/1

8/2

8/2

9/4

9/1

9/1

9/2

/9/ 10

DATES

10 /1

10

Figure-23

BARTUNGA MINE ( SECL) TREND OF LITTON'S RATIO IN LOCO DRIFT

2.50 2.00

LITTON'S RATIO,%

1.50 1.00 0.50 0.00

10

10

01

01

01

01

01

01

20

01

01

20

/2

/2

/2

/2

/2

/2

4/

/2

/2

6/

21

28

14

11

18

/2

9/

25

/9

/1

10

10

8/

8/

8/

9/

9/

9/

10

DATES & TIME

Figure-24

BARTUNGAHILL MINE TREND OF LITTON'SRATIO AT BOREHOLE NO.1

LITTON'SRATIO

0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.0

20 11 10 .1 2 15 .10 .1 2 19 .10 .1 2 25 .10 .1 2 01 .10 .0 2 11 .11 .0 2 21 .11 .0 2 24 .11 .0 2 05 .11 .0 3 10 .11 .0 3 15 .11 .0 3 25 .11 .0 3 29 .11 .0 3. 11

5/ 1

2/

DATED

Figure-25

Concluding Remark about the status of fire: The Results from Figure 23 to 25 revealed that the value of the ratio is less than since October, 2010, Hence may be considered in equilibrium state.

10

/2

3/

20

10

Summary of results:
S.No. 1. 2. 3. Parameters Pressure behaviour of Mine Grahams Ratio Young s Ratio [CMRI Report 1991]: Oxides of Carbon Ratio( CO/CO2) Jones and Tricket Ratio C / H Ratio Hydrocarbon Ratio Hydrogen / Methane [H2/CH4] Ratio Litton Ratio interpretation Normal Indicates extinguished stage of fire Indicates extinguished stage of fire Indicates normal stage Normal Normal Normal Indicates reduction in intensity of fire and temperature both Indicates Equilibrium state stage of fire.

4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Conclusions & Recommendations On the bases of results of investigation

comprising pressure behaviour study and calculation of values of different fire indices using results of air samples collected from different location in the mine, the following conclusions may be drawn; Physical parameters namely Pressure behavior of the mine is normal. The results of air sample analysis have shown decrease in concentration of combustibles & oxygen and increase in concentration of CO 2. The fire Index ratios namely Grahams Ratio, Youngs Ratio, Oxides of Carbon (CO/ CO2) Ratio, John & Tricket Ratio, ,C / H Ratio, Hydrocarbon Ratio, Hydrogen / Methane [H2/CH4] Ratio, and Littons Ratio indicate that the condition of fire in the mine is in normal/extinguished stage. Almost similar trend of gases are continuing at all above locations and are furnished in Annexure-I.

Hence based on the results of physical and chemical parameters mentioned above, the condition of fire may be considered in extinguished stage. However, possibility of presence of hidden hot spots blanketed by CO2 can not be ruled out. Therefore, the mine may be reopened with due precautions like controlled ventilation, suitable technique for quick isolation of fire/hot spot if any, treatment of fallen coal with inhibitors etc., against rekindling of fire.

REOPENING PLAN OF BARTUNGA MINE (SECL)

On the bases of results of investigation comprised of pressure behaviour study and calculation of values of different fire indices using results of air samples collected from different location in the mine and interpretation of results as discussed above it has been concluded that the condition of fire may be considered in extinguished stage. However, possibility of presence of hidden hot spots blanketed by CO2 can not be ruled out. Therefore, the mine may be reopened with due precautions against rekindling of fire, like controlled ventilation, suitable technique for quick isolation of hot spots if any, treatment of fallen coal with inhibitors etc Regarding formulation of strategies/ work plan for reopening & Recovery of the mine Mine layout ,problem and issues and Approaches have been discussed in detail with Sri D.K. Ghosh, GM Chirimiri Area, Sri A. Bapat, Sub Area Manager, Sri R.L.Prasad, Manager , Bartuga Mine, Sri A Tarafdar, Safety Officer, Sri Ramesh Prasad, ventilation officer ,Bartunga Mine, Sri R.K.Jaiswal, Sr Overmanm,No.-III seam, Sri A.K.Dutta , Survey officer, Bartunga Mine. The Reopening Schemes have also been formulated in consultation with them. The expected situation inside the mine has been discussed as under: I. Seam III has been sealed off from main entries by erection of stoppings at Fandrift, Bogda Incline, Anjan drift and Adit-5 (Loco drift) since 22nd August,2010 II. The Seam-III in the mine is extensively developed upto the boundaries along Top & Bottom sections without proper sectionalisation. Both the developed sections are interconnected at various locations through drifts /Staple pits/ collapse of parting. III. Cross sectional area of the galleries is in the range varying from 4.5mX3.0m to 6.5mX4.0m. Fast deterioration in condition of coal surface due to oxidative weathering, spauling of pillars, frequent roof fall and reduction in thickness of parting (<1.0m) at many places are reported feature in the mine. Therefore, availability fallen coal may be in considerable amount. IV. Roof may be in bad condition. V. Artificial supports provided might have got disturbed. VI. Environment inside the mine will be Oxygen deficient. VII. Some of the stoppings might have damaged. VIII. Location of seat of fire is not known. IX. Presence of hot spot covered by CO 2 is possible and this may rekindle in presence of oxygen/Air if not properly cool down. X. Accumulation of seepage water at some places . XI. Some of the stoppings required to breach or repairing may not be approachable due to roof fall

APPROACH
In view of the above situations inside, methodologies for reopening & recovery of the mine, based on partial recovery approach, is proposed. The approach is mainly based on: I. Effective Ventilation Control II. Primary isolation of the area using improved methodology for erection of Brattice cloth stopping. III. Secondary Isolation by erection of CGI Sheet Stoppings with plugged leakage spot using Vent Seal IV. Construction of permanent Stopping using Red Brick/ hollow Brick/ RCC Brick V. Treatment of fallen Coal/ Carbonaceous materials by Inhibitors EFFECTIVE VENTILATION CONTROL Air quantity in the mine will be allowed to travel at minimum pressure value of mine water gauge. This will help in cooling of environment at slow rate in deficient oxygen zone. For this purpose either capacity of main fan is proposed to be reduced by reduction in pulley diameter of fan./motor. OR increase in surface leakage. Then adjustment of air flow rate in the mine with minimum leakage of air into Isolated area IMPROVED METHODOLOGY FOR ERECTION OF BRATTICE CLOTH STOPPING Conventional approach for primary isolation of any area against ventilation air is erection of Brattice cloth stoppings using wooden prop. It takes much time in transportation of wooden prop, sizing, leveling and fixing of prop etc. To reduce in erection time a Adjustable height telescopic GI Prop has been fabricated to use in place of wooden prop. Practically, A Brattice cloth stopping can be erected within 10 minutes time using this telescopic prop. Hence this technique is proposed to be use. View of Brattice Stopping erected in Underground using telescopic Prop.is shown below

Fig :

View of Brattice Stopping erected in Underground using telescopic Prop

SECONDARY ISOLATION BY ERECTION OF CGI SHEET STOPPINGS WITH PLUGGED LEAKAGE SPOT USING VENT SEAL Some times Stoppings made of CGI sheet is found less effective due poor performance of air gap plugging materials used in filling of air gap at joints of two sheets and around the periphery. Generally, Wet earth Soil ( Mitti or Bentonite) is used for this purpose . This requires periodic application and difficult to maintain in dry air environment. Recently, A compound VENT SEAL has been used in one of the mine of Eastern coalfields Limited and found effective in controlling leakage through CGI sheet stopping. This compound or other Resign base compound of similar properties is proposed to use. A View of CGI Sheet stopping erected in underground is shown below

Fig A View of CGI Sheet stopping erected in underground

TREATMENT OF FALLEN COAL/ CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS BY INHIBITORS

Since fine coal is present in heap of fallen coal. The reactivity of fallen coal is required to be reduced by cooling with water and treatment by chemical which have following properties:
I. Reduce surface Tension of Water. II. Easily soluble in Water

III. Reduce the reactivity of coal to Oxygen IV. Easy application over coal heap This chemical is proposed to use for treatment of fallen coal for retardate self heating process of coal in heaps.

Activities/requirement/ during reopening & Recovery of the mine

Total activity related with Reopening & Recovery may be divided to two parts viz., Surface Arrangement and Underground Activity SURFACE ARRANGEMENTS 1. Legal Obligations 1.1 To Obtain Permission From D.G.M.S. 1.2 Assistances From District Authorities (If required) 1.3 Approval of the Competent Authority 2.1 Member of DGMS 2.2 Member of CIMFR, DHANBAD 2.3 Member of Rescue Organization 2.4 Member of Trade Unions 2.5 Senior Executive Member of SECL 2.6 Member of ISO 2.7 Member of Colliery/Chirimiri Area 2.8 Any additional member if required Managers Chamber List Given below To be Arranged To be Arranged To be Arranged To be Arranged Drinking power & Public Water supply Address To be Arranged To be Arranged To be Arranged For use in Underground

2. Formation of Consulting Committee

3. Establishment of Control Room 4. Stock of materials 5. Establishment of rescue Room and Surface FABs 6. Commissioning of P V-200 Fan 7. Medical Assistance 8. Security Assistance 9. Refreshment supply 10. Alternative arrangement 11. Spokesmen System &

12. Water Pipe Line 3-4

List of Stock Materials and their tentative requirement to be arranged

Site nderground Materials Cement Bricks Sand Iron Materials Supervision Remarks

CGI Sheet Props Brattice Telescopic Props 500pcs 325 10 200 Rolls

Agent/Mgr/Engg/S tore Keeper

Other equip.

ancillary Wirenail-20Kg,Coalsovel-10 cs, Agent/Mgr/Engg/S Hammer-6 pcs,Saw-6nos, tore Keeper Tringularfile-10pcs,Scissors-4 pcs, Knife-6pcs,Needls-20pcs,Sutli-10kg, Basula-6 pcs, Dressing rod-10 pcs, Duggi shovel-10 pcs, wrench-20 pcs, coal picks-6 pcs, sample pipe-4 pcs, Tripod ladder-6 pcs, unny bags-10,000 pcs Safety Self Rescuer-200 pcs,FSlamp-4 Agent/Mgr/Engg/S Equipment nos,Methanometer-4 sets,Multigas tore Keeper detectors-4sets,Mining Shoes500Pairs,Helmet-100pcs,CL Belt200Pcs,Safety belt-6 pcs,Safety goggles10 pcs,hand gloves-30 pairs,First aid kit20 pcs,Folding streatcher-2 nos,blankets-2 nos Communication Public Add.system-1 set,Geno phone-4 Agent/Mgr/Engg/S sets,Tel. cable-1000m,P&T Connection-1 tore Keeper Illumination Inhibitor Chemical Generator set(5-10kv)-1,light & fittings as Agent/Mgr/Engg/S per req tore Keeper Initially 1000 liters

UNDERGROUND ACTIVITY Since the mine is extensive therefore reopening ,recovery and sectionalisation operation may be divided into four Phases viz., 1,2,3,& 4, taking extent of development ,location of Entries, quantum of jobs involved, expected locations of hot spot, etc into consideration. Broadly the mine layout may be divided into two part i.e. one Northern part from (-)3xcut as reference line and another Southern part from the same reference line. Initially, attempts will be initiated to recover and sectionalize northern part. PHASE -1 The main objective in this phase is to Reopen the Mine from Fandrift & Locodrift and Recover the area in Bottom Section from loco Line to Air shaft and Closing of 27R TOP section working return of southern side at 9 & 10 Drifts.

The scope of the work under this phase includes; I. Establishment of FAB at Surface II. Opening of Fandrift and Bogda incline III. Starting of fan at Low Pressure. IV. Establishment of Ventilation Circuit from Bogda Incline to Air Shaft V. Underground Inspection through Bogda Incline By rescue Team up to Door and Drift 9 & 10 and attempt for closing the drift if possible VI. Opening of door at 9l/4&5 x-cut to establish ventilation circuit from Loco Drift to Airhaft along bottom section VII. Closing of 27R TOP section working return at 9 &b 10 Drifts. VIII. Support, cleaning and dusting of recovered area. Sequence of the steps proposed are given in Table .

PHASE-1 REOPENING NO.3 SEAM OF BARTUNGA MINE( SECL) Schedule of Activities during reopening

S.No
STAGE-I
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Activities
Thinning of stoppings in fan drift Thinning of stoppings in Bogda Incline Thinning of stoppings in Adit-5 Establishment of FAB at Surface Breaching of Stoppings in Fan drift & Bogda Incline when pressure is Negative Starting of Main Fan at low Pressure

Requirements Remarks

As per Rescue rule As given in 1-3

6. STAGE-II 7. 8. 9. 10.

ISOLATION OF 27R TOP SECTION RETURN AT DRIFT No.9&10L Inspection by Rescue As per Rescue Team rule Opening of Door at 3XBy Rescue Team cut between 6& 7L Inspection of 8 & 9 Drifts -DOErection of Brattice Brattice Cloth &/CGI stoppings in 8 & 9 Telescopic Prop drifts CGI Sheet Wooden Prop Wire Nail

11.

Opening door at 9L/4-5x-

By Rescue Team

cut by rescue Team REMARKS

STAGE-III RECOVERY OF THE AREA IN BOTTOM SECTION BETWEEN lOCO DRIFT AND AIR SHFT BOTTOM & ESTABLISHMENT OF ROUT UPTO 9&10L DRIFTS MOUTH WHEN DRIFTS 8 & 9 ARE NOT ISOLATED IN STAGE I

S.No
12.

Activities
Arrangement for Water pipe line with fire fighting arrangements and flexible hose of sufficient length

Requirements Remarks
Water pipe line1000m (3/4 dia) Sluish Valve -4 GI pipe -20m Flexible Hose500m As per rescue rule Hammer -2 Chisel - 6 Crow bar-2 Picks -2 As per rescue rule Brattice Cloth, Telescopic Prop, CGI Sheet, Wooden Prop, Wire Nail and VENT SEAL or its equivalent with same properties

13. 14.

Establishment of FAB at Surface near Adit-5 Breaching of Stoppings in Adit-5/loco line when pressure is Negative

15. 16. 17. 18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

Inspection by Rescue Team Erection of Brattice & CGI Stopping at 11R/ 24&25L Erection of Brattice& CGI Stopping at 12R/ 24&25L Erection of Brattice & CGI Sheet Stopping at 13R/ 4&25L Erection of Brattice & CGI Sheet Stopping at 14R/ 4&25L Erection of Brattice Stopping at 15R/ 4&25L& CGI Sheet Erection of Brattice& CGI Sheet Stopping at 24L/ 10&11R Establishment of FAB at 11R/23 & 24L

As per rescue rule

Air quantity will be allowed to flush foul air between Loco drift to Air shaft Bottom as shown on Plan 23. Inspection of the reopened As per rescue rule

24. 25. 26.

area by Rescue Team Establishment of Inspection rout upto 5R/17l Establishment of FAB at 5R/17L Erection of Brattice& CGI Stopping at mouth of 9&10 Drifts

Stopping materials as mentioned above

S.No
27. 28.

Activities
Erection of Brattice& CGI Stopping at 4X/20 & 21 L Treatment of fallen carbonaceous materials by inhibitors

Requirements Remarks
-DOAqueous solution of Inhibitor of 0.5% or as recommended by inhibitor Supplier Building Materials

29.

30.

Conversion of all above CGI stoppings by permanent V.S with effective plastering Dressing, Suport, & cleaning of fallen carbonaceous materials of the recovered zone.

Man power and transportation arrangement for materials, debris,coal etc

No. of Stoppings required in Phase-1 S.No Type of Stoppings 1. Isolation Stopping 2. Ventilation stopping 3. Brattice /CGI Sheet stopping Note: Preparatory Isolation Stoppping available which remaining five numbers is to be built. Number 9 9 18 is to be sealed and

PHASE-2 The main objective in this phase is to further extension of the reopened area towards western side up to Anjan Drift/Blt Road way/intake along bottom section for recovery and establishment of proper return circuit for western side. The scope of major work includes To establish approach road up to proposed site of explosion Proof stoppings with restoring ventilation system, cleaning of fallen carbonaceous materials and chocking of entire return of Top section .upto Anjan drift. Details are furnished in Table -2

Table-2 REOPENING NO.3 SEAM OF BARTUNGA MINE( SECL) PHASE-2 : Reopening & Recovery of the area upto Anjan drift through Loco drift along Bottom section Schedule of Activities during reopening

S.No
STAGE-I
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Activities
Breaching of V.stopping at 4X/20&21L Establishment of FAB at 24L/10&11R Closing the opening of stopping at 11R/24&23L Arrangement for Water pipe line with fire fighting arrangements and flexible hose of sufficient length Breaching of V.stopping 24L/10&11R Opening of Door at 36L/5-6R Adjustment of pressure of Main Fan Inspection of area by rescue team up to 36L/6-5R and also opening of door as shown on Plan by colour. Erection of Brattice& CGI Erection of Brattice& CGI Erection of Brattice& CGI Erection of Brattice& CGI Erection of Brattice& CGI Erection of Brattice& CGI Erection of Brattice& CGI Erection of Brattice& CGI Erection of Brattice& CGI Erection of Brattice& CGI Erection of Brattice& CGI Erection of Brattice& CGI Erection of Brattice& CGI Stopping at 10R/24-25L Stopping at 25L/9-10R Stopping at 26l/9-10R Stopping at 27L/9-10R Stopping at 32L/9-10R Stopping at 33L/9-10R Stopping at 33 1/2l/9-10R Stopping at 34L/9-10R Stopping at 35L Stopping at 36L/9-10R Stopping at 9R/36-37L Stopping at 8R/36-37L Stopping at 7R/36-37L

STAGE-II
9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21.

22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27.

Erection of Brattice& CGI Stopping at 6R/36-37L Erection of Brattice& CGI Stopping at 5R/36-37L Erection of Brattice& CGI Stopping at 4R/35-36L Erection of Brattice& CGI Stopping at 3R/35-36L Erection of Brattice& CGI Stopping at 0R/32-33L Erection of Brattice& CGI Stopping at 4R/32-33L

S.No
28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. STEP-2 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45.

Activities
Erection of Brattice& CGI Erection of Brattice& CGI Erection of Brattice& CGI Erection of Brattice& CGI Erection of Brattice& CGI Erection of Brattice& CGI Stopping at 03R/32-33LL Stopping at 2R/32-33L Stopping at 1R/32-33L Stopping at 31L Stopping at 30L Stopping at 30 1/2LBELOW 1-X-CUT

Breaching of stopping of 8R/36-37L Inspection by rescue Team Establishment of FAB at 8R/36-37L Breaching of stopping of 44L/8-7R Erection of Brattice& CGI Stopping at 37 TO 42L/9-10R Erection of Brattice& CGI Stopping at 8 &9R/44-46L Closing of V.door of 36L/5-6R Breaching of stopping at 4R& 3R/35-36L Erection of Brattice& CGI Stopping at 37,38 &43L L/0-(-)1D Erection of Brattice& CGI Stopping towards north of 1D/45L( Gellery approaching to Top section belt Roadway) Conversation of CGI stopping into permanent stopping Dressing, Supporting & cleaning of fallen carbonaceous materials of the recovered zone

No. of Stoppings required in Phase-2 S.No Stage-I 1. 2. 3. 4. Type of Stoppings Number Total stopping -31( Two Isolation stopping exist) Brattice /CGI Sheet stopping 31 Converted into Isolation Stopping 22 Converted into Ventilation stopping 7 Permanent Air Crossing 1

Stage-II Total stopping -13 ( Two Isolation stopping exist) 5. Brattice/ CGI Sheet stopping 13 6. Converted into Isolation Stopping 10 7. Converted into Ventilation stopping 1

PHASE-3 The objective of this phase is further extension of reopened area towards western side up to the proposed site for construction of Explosion proof stoppings including isolation of bottom section below proposed sectionalization site of top section. The scope of major work includes establishment of approach Road to the proposed site of EP along haulage roadway, restoration of ventilation arrangement , Completion of construction of EP (9Nos.) and sectionalisation of western part of Bottom section from Anjan drift. Details of work plan is furnished in Table-3

Table-3 REOPENING NO.3 SEAM OF BARTUNGA MINE( SECL) PHASE-3 : Reopening & Recovery of the area FROM Anjan drift to Proposed explosion proof isolation stoppings through Loco line ie 8th Rise and construction of EXPLOSION PROOF Stoppings i.e artificial barrier between Anjanhill and Bartunga mines List of Activities during reopening

S.No
STAGE-I
1.

Activities
Temporary Air crossing at 36L/8R and temporary sealing until stoppings of 8&9R breached (To establish return air circuit for proposed EP stoppings site) Breaching of V.Stoppings 8&9R/44-46L( 2 Nos.s) Establishment of FAB at 8R/44-46L Erection of Brattice/CGI stopping at 7&8R/46-47L (2 Nos. of stoppings) Erection of Brattice/CGI stopping in between 46-47L from 8R to 15R (8 Nos) Closing of Chute opening at 45l/16D Erection of Brattice/CGI stopping at 16R/43-44L (1No.) Breaching of stopping ( Pucca) of 17R/46-45L Breaching of Brattice/CGI stopping at 16R/43-44L (1No.) Establishment of FAB at 15R/47L Erection of Brattice/CGI stopping from 43L to 51L/15 &16R ( 7 Nos) Erection of Brattice/CGI stopping at 8R/48-50L (1 No.) Erection of Brattice/CGI stopping at 9R/48-49L (1 No.) Erection of Brattice/CGI stopping at 49-51L/9 & 10 R (3 Nos.) Erection of Brattice/CGI stopping at 11 to 14R / 51& 52 L (4Nos.) Erection of Brattice/CGI stopping at 14 &15 R/52-53L ( 2 Nos) Erection of Brattice/CGI stopping at 15 & 16R/53-54L (2 Nos.) Erection of Brattice/CGI stopping at 16R/51-52L ( 1No.) Establishment of FAB at 51L/14&15R Erection of Brattice/CGI /14&15R (2 Nos.) stopping at 52L & 53L Erection of Brattice/CGI stopping at 15 &16R / 53-54L (2 Nos.)

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21.

S.No
22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33.

Activities
Erection of Brattice/CGI stopping at 16R/ 52-53L (1 No.) Erection of Brattice/CGI stopping at 53L/ 16&17R (1 No.) Erection of Brattice/CGI stopping at 19R/ 55&54L (1 No.)
Erection of Brattice/CGI stopping at 20R/ 55 &56L (1 No.) Erection of Brattice/CGI stopping at 21R/ 56 &57L (1 No) Erection of Brattice/CGI stopping at 22R/ 56 &57L (1 No)

Erection of Brattice/CGI stopping at 22 1/2R/ 57 & 58L (1 No) Erection of Brattice/CGI stopping at 23R/ 60&61L (1 No) Erection of Brattice/CGI stopping at 61L TO 64 L/ 23-24 R (4 Nos) Establishment of FAB at 60L/23-24R Erection of EXPLOSION PROOF ISOLATION stopping at 54-64L/ 24&25R (09 No) Converstion of CGI Stopping into sectionalisation/Ventilation stopping along Bottom section

No. of Stoppings required in Phase-3 S.No Stage-I 1. 2. 3. Type of Stoppings Total stopping -12 Brattice /CGI Sheet stopping Converted into Isolation Stopping Converted into Ventilation stopping Number 12 2 2

Stage-II Total stopping -31 ( Two Isolation stopping exist 4. Brattice/ CGI Sheet stopping 31 5. Converted into Isolation Stopping 25 6. Converted into Ventilation stopping 6 Stage-III 7. Construction of Explosion Proof Stopping 9

PHASE-4 The objective of this phase is Sectionalisation of western portion Top & Bottom sections from 45Lby construction of a row of sectionalisation stoppings. The scope of major work includes Establishment of Ventilation circuit in top section along 45L,Construction of row of sectionalization stoppings in Bottom section,Construction of two row of Sectionalization stoppings in Top section on either side of Belt road way to sectionalize East and West side area from belt line. Detal of work plan is furnished in Table-4

Table-4
REOPENING NO.3 SEAM OF BARTUNGA MINE( SECL) PHASE-4 : Recovery & Sectionalisation of western& Eastern part of Top Section from 20R to -5X-cut/46-45Land in between 44 & 45L (both side) along 45L and Western part of bottom section from 7R to -5R /46-47L and 43L,42 , and 42L/-5&-6D Schedule of Activities during reopening

S.No
STAGE-I
1. 2. 3.

Activities

Requirements Remarks

4. 5.

Sectionalisation of Western part of Bottom section from 7R to -5R /4647L and 43L,42 , and 42L/-5&-6D by erection of 20 Nos. stoppings Breaching stopping in 1&2D/45L drift To restore ventilation Opening of Chute at 16D/45L circuit from bottom to Top section Erection of Brattice/CGI sheet stopping in both side of 45L from 5X-cut to 20R (37 Nos. ) of Top section Converstion of CGI Stopping into sectionalisation/Ventilation stopping along Top section

No. of Stoppings required in Phase-4 S.No Stage-I 1. 2. 3. Type of Stoppings Number Total stopping in Bottom Section -10Nos. Brattice /CGI Sheet stopping 10 Converted into Isolation Stopping 10 Converted into Ventilation stopping 0 27 27 0

Stage-II Total stopping in Top Section -27 4. Brattice/ CGI Sheet stopping 5. Converted into Isolation Stopping 6. Converted into Ventilation stopping

Finally, Total Requirement of stoppings for sectionalisation of Seam-IIII S.No Type of Stoppings Number 139 1. Brattice /CGI Sheet stopping 106 2. Converted into Isolation Stopping 25 3. Converted into Ventilation stopping 9 4. Explosion Proof Stopping

(Dr. N Sahay)
Scientist F & HOD Mine Ventilation Discipline CIMFR, DHANBAD ,