Three field trips were offered on Thursday, June 8th to various sites where new technology and research methods are being developed, used, or implemented for more effective mine ventilation.
NIOSH/MSHA Bruceton Laboratories Tour Foundation Coal Longwall Mining Tour Pleasant Gap Mine Tour Fee includes transportation, tour, and lunch on the day of the tour. Hotel cost and other meals are the responsibility of the attendee.
NIOSH/MSHA Bruceton Laboratories Tour
Organized by Jürgen Brune and Mark Wesolowski
Thursday, June 8, FEE: $75
A tour of the ventilation-related laboratories at Bruceton with additional information provided on the NIOSH Lake Lynn research facilities.
Longwall Mining Tour
Limited to 7 participants.
Thursday, June 8, FEE: $75
A visit to one of Foundation Coal’s outstanding longwall operations in Greene County, PA.
Pleasant Gap Mine Tour
Limited to 5 participants.
Thursday, June 8, FEE: $50
Tour of a large-opening, limestone, underground mine operated by Graymont (PA) Inc. and located approximately fifteen miles from State College, that has recently implemented new concepts for improving ventilation. The mine is constructing Super Stoppings and has some propeller fans in use.
Please direct questions to:
Rachel Altemus
Penn State University, 116 Hosler Building, University Park, PA 16802
Phone: +1 (814) 865-3439; Fax: +1 (814) 863-5709; Email: rla7@psu.edu