OFR-86-79 Control Technology For Diesel Equipment In The Underground Mining Environment -- A Review Of Selected Topics

"Selected Topics,? in reviewing the control of emissions from diesel engine powered equipment used in underground mining, explores these fields of interest: hydrogen as fuel; lubricating oil as a source of particulates; applicability of stationary source scrubbers; worldwide diesel exhaust scrubbers; instrumentation technology for measurement of N02; control of emissions through application of sensors and microprocessors; use of fuel additives; technology transfer of marine diesel practice; technology required to use 4-stroke, aftercooled, turbocharged, direct injection engines; oxidation and reduction catalysts for diesel engine exhausts. "Selected Topics? makes recommendations for research and provides a bibliography and lists of references.