Analysis of noise sources and selection of ear protector in a coal mine

• Autorzy: Erol Ilknur , Su Okan

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.24425/ams.2022.142410

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

In this study, the noise sources to which a coal miner, who works at the Kurul panel of Kilimli Colliery, Zonguldak, was exposed were investigated. These sources were positioned at different points from the surface to the workface. Noise levels were measured according to the working periods of the coal miners around the machines. The results were evaluated under the Turkish Noise Regulation. The critical exposure times in which the coal miners could work without the use of personal protective equipment were examined according to the noise values to which they were exposed. In addition, the personal noise exposure values of the machine operators (boring machine, electro-hydraulic drill, and pick hammer) were determined during the development works. Two different types of noise measurements, with a microphone at the ear level and inside the ear protector, were conducted. The results obtained when the microphone of the personal dosimeter was at ear level, were found to be 15 dBA higher than those when the microphone was inside the ear protector. As a result, the selection methods of ear protectors were analyzed. Recommendations were given for those working on the risky tasks at the panel.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

coal mine; noise; sound meter; dosimeter; hearing protection device

PL

kopalnia węgla; hałas; dozymetr

• Wydawca: Instytut Mechaniki Górotworu PAN
• Czasopismo: Archives of Mining Sciences
• Rocznik: 2022
• Tom: Vol. 67, no. 3
• Strony: 455--476
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 46 poz., rys., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Erol Ilknur

• Çukurova University, Dept. of Mining Engineering, Adana, Türkiye

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8968-1134

autor

Su Okan

• Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Dept. of Mining and Mineral Extraction, Zonguldak, Türkiye

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1846-6020

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Uwagi

PL

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MEiN, umowa nr SONP/SP/546092/2022 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2022-2023)