Experience of the Introduction of Oxygen Decompression in UK Compressed Air Tunnelling
- Organization:
- Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
- Pages:
- 7
- File Size:
- 127 KB
- Publication Date:
- Jan 1, 2003
Abstract
The paper outlines the reasons for and research behind the recent decision to adopt oxygen decompression in the UK. Currently used measures of decompression illness are critically appraised. The paper describes the main precautions to be taken on site to manage the fire risk from the use of oxygen underground. A summary of the initial results from the use of oxygen decompression in the UK is presented.
Citation
APA: (2003) Experience of the Introduction of Oxygen Decompression in UK Compressed Air Tunnelling
MLA: Experience of the Introduction of Oxygen Decompression in UK Compressed Air Tunnelling. Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 2003.