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Technical Measures for the Investigation and Mitigation of Fugitive Methane Hazards in Areas of Coal Mining.

PB2002106133

Publication Date	2001
Personal Author	Eltschlager, K. K.; Hawkins, J. W.; Ehler, W. C.; Baldassare, F.
Page Count	130
Abstract	Fugitive methane is the uncontrolled release of methane into the atmosphere. It may create an imminent harm to the public or private property. Ultimately, methane should not be allowed to accumulate to explosive levels in wells or structures. This document outlines testing and evaluation protocols for methane in wells, dwellings and soils near coal mines and recommends when action is prudent to prevent or mitigate methane accumulation. These technical guidelines to evaluate fugitive methane are established to: evaluate the scope of the problem; define investigative procedures; develop sampling protocols; assess hazard potential; and delineate potential mitigation techniques.
Keywords	Coal mines Methane Mitigation Hazards Gases Underground mining Investigations Testing Evaluation Sampling Water wells Atmospheric pollution Soils Gas analysis Guidelines CD-ROM Fugitive methane
Source Agency	Office of Surface Mining
Corporate Authors	Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (DI), Pittsburgh, PA.
Supplemental Notes	This document is color dependent and/or in landscape layout. It is currently only available on CD-ROM.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200216

Technical Measures for the Investigation and Mitigation of Fugitive Methane Hazards in Areas of Coal Mining.

Technical Measures for the Investigation and Mitigation of Fugitive Methane Hazards in Areas of Coal Mining.
PB2002106133

Publication Date	2001
Personal Author	Eltschlager, K. K.; Hawkins, J. W.; Ehler, W. C.; Baldassare, F.
Page Count	130
Abstract	Fugitive methane is the uncontrolled release of methane into the atmosphere. It may create an imminent harm to the public or private property. Ultimately, methane should not be allowed to accumulate to explosive levels in wells or structures. This document outlines testing and evaluation protocols for methane in wells, dwellings and soils near coal mines and recommends when action is prudent to prevent or mitigate methane accumulation. These technical guidelines to evaluate fugitive methane are established to: evaluate the scope of the problem; define investigative procedures; develop sampling protocols; assess hazard potential; and delineate potential mitigation techniques.
Keywords	Coal mines Methane Mitigation Hazards Gases Underground mining Investigations Testing Evaluation Sampling Water wells Atmospheric pollution Soils Gas analysis Guidelines CD-ROM Fugitive methane
Source Agency	Office of Surface Mining
Corporate Authors	Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (DI), Pittsburgh, PA.
Supplemental Notes	This document is color dependent and/or in landscape layout. It is currently only available on CD-ROM.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200216