AFC113-10_Kentucky_FinalRpt
The Application of Flooded Bed Dust Scrubbers to Longwall Mining Systems 1st Solicitation for Single Investigator Research Grants (AFC113) University of Kentucky (Grant AFC113-10)
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AFC113-08_CaliforniaBerkely_Final Report
Ischemic Heart Disease and Lung Cancer Mortality in Relation to Respirable Particulate Matter and Diesel Exhaust in Non-metal Miners 1st Solicitation for Single Investigator Research Grants (AFC113) University of California Berkeley (Grant AFC113-08)
AFC215-41_MST_IndustryBriefingVideo
Industry Briefing Video on Passive Barrier Explosion Prevention Technology Missouri University of Science and Technology
FC215-41_SME_2017_Schafler_Jay_Management_of_Explosion_Risks_with_Bagged_Barriers
Management of Explosion Risks in Underground Coal Mines with the use of Bag Barriers Missouri University of Science and Technology (Grant AFC215-41) Presentation at 2017 SME Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado
AFC215-41_MS&T_ExtPres_SME 2017_Study_of_US_Coal_Mines_since_1994
A Study of U.S. Coal Mine Closures Since 1994 Presentation at 2017 Annual SME Meeting, Denver, Colorado Missouri University of Science and Technology (Grant AFC215-41)
AFC215-41_MS&T_ExtPub_SME2017_ Study_of_US_Coal_Mines_since_1994
A Study of U.S. Coal Mine Closures Since 1994 SME Preprint 2017 Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado Missouri University of Science and Technology (Grant AFC215-41) Brinkman, J. L., Schafler, J. R., Johnson, C. E.
AFC215-41_MST_ExtPub_SME2017_Management of Explosion Risks
Management of Explosion Risks in Underground Coal Mines with the use of Bag Barriers SME Preprint, Annual Meeting 2017, Denver Colorado Missouri University of Science and Technology (Grant AFC215-41) Schafler, J. R., Brinkman, J. L., Johnson, C. E., Humphreys, D., O’Beirne, T.
Alpha Foundation Announces Two New Solicitations
Today, the Alpha Foundation announces two new solicitations for research and development projects vital to meeting its mission of improving mining safety and health. Building on a solid base of prior and ongoing work, these solicitations seek to engage the broader research community in meeting mining safety technology development needs as well as to address
AFC113-01_CSM_FinalReport_Approved
Development of a New Rock Dust Sampling Instrument 1st Solicitation for Single Investigator Research Grants Colorado School of Mines, Final Technical Report (Grant AFC113-01)
AFC113-9_Connecticut_FinalReport_Approved
The Mining Healthy Workplace Program (MHWP) 1st Solicitation for Single Investigator Research Grants University of Connecticut Health Center, Final Technical Report (AFC113-09)
AFC113-14_VirginiaTech_FinalReport_Approved
Operational Sensitivity of Through-The-Earth Communication 1st Solicitation for Single Investigator Research Grants Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Final Technical Report (AFC113-14)
Alpha Foundation 2016 Annual Report Released
The Alpha Foundation Board of Directors are pleased to issue the Foundation’s 2016 Annual Report, accessible at 2016-alpha-foundation-annual-report.
AFC316-54_Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Mortality and Diesel Exhaust in Miners_CaliforniaBerkeley
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Mortality and Diesel Exhaust in Miners University of California, Berkeley (Grant Number AFC316-54)
AFC316-53_Linkage of Active Miner Surveillance, Former Miner Disability Evaluations, and Mortality Data Sets to Evaluate and Prevent Lifetime Risk of Cardiopulmonary Disease in U.S. Miners_ILLINOIS
Linkage of Active Miner Surveillance, Former Miner Disability Evaluations, and Mortality Data Sets to Evaluate and Prevent Lifetime Risk of Cardiopulmonary Disease in U.S. Miners University of Illinois (Grant Number AFC316-53)
AFC316-17_Further Characterizing Respirable Coal Mine Particulates: Submicron Particles, Metals and Diesel Exhaust_VirginiaTech
Further Characterizing Respirable Coal Mine Particulates: Submicron Particles, Metals and Diesel Exhaust Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Grant Number AFC316-17)
AFC316-49_Experimental Testing and Design of Protective Measures for Communications and Tracking Systems Subjected to Catastrophic Events in Underground Coal Mines_Kentucky
Experimental Testing and Design of Protective Measures for Communications and Tracking Systems Subjected to Catastrophic Events in Underground Coal Mines University of Kentucky (Grant Number AFC316-49)
AFC316-42_Removal of DPM, Silica, and Coal Dust Using High Volume Fog Generation_Clemson
Removal of DPM, Silica, and Coal Dust Using High Volume Fog Generation Clemson University (Grant Number AFC316-42)
Alpha Foundation Announces New Solicitation focusing on Holistic and Multidisciplinary Approaches
The Alpha Foundation announces its fourth solicitation, AFC417, focusing on Holistic Mining Safety and Health Efforts. In contrast to prior solicitations that focused on single investigator grants, the goal of this solicitation is to bring a range of disciplines together to interact and provide a better opportunity through synergistic efforts to solve challenging mine problems.
Alpha Foundation Announces New Solicitation focusing on Holistic and Multidisciplinary Approaches
Today, the Alpha Foundation announces its fourth solicitation, AFC417, focusing on Holistic Mining Safety and Health Efforts. Read the full announcement here.
Alpha Foundation Announces $2.6 Million for Latest Round of Research Grants
The Alpha Foundation for the Improvement of Mine Safety and Health has announced approximately $2.6 million in additional research grant awards directed towards fulfilling its mission to improve mine health and safety through funding research and development projects by qualified academic institutions and other not-for-profit organizations. The full announcement is available here. Project synopses can
FC316-12_Spotlight_Utah
Pressure Balancing Techniques Used to Control and Prevent Spontaneous Combustion in Underground Mines View Final Report
AFC113-01_CSM_Spotlight
Colorado School of Mines developing device for checking rock dust to prevent mine explosions. View Final Report
AFC113-04_Illinois_Spotlight
University of Illinois researchers use surveillance, federal benefits, and state workers’ compensation data sets to study cardiopulmonary disease in miners. View Final Report
AFC113-03_OutsidePub_International Ergonomics Association (IEA) Proceeding paper August 2015
Assessment of Continuous and Impulsive Whole Body Vibration Exposures In Heavy Equipment Mining Vehicles Published in Proceedings of International Ergonomics Association (IEA), August 2015 Johnson, Peter W. et al.
AFC113-03_OutsidePub_Proceeding Paper Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) Conference Sept 2016
Influence of Speed in Whole Body Vibration Exposure in Heavy Equipment Mining Vehicles Published in Proceedings of Paper Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) Conference, Sept 2016 Marín, L. S., et al.