MDEC 2009, October 4-9, 2009, Richmond Hill, ON

Conference Presentations

Conference agenda

Keynote Address: Business Approach to Mine Air Quality and Ventilation: Michael J. Byrne, Newmont Mining Company
Evaluation of the impact of using biodiesel fuel in mine production equipment: Brent Rubeli, Natural Resources Canada
Controlling exposure to DPM: Diesel particulate filters vs. biodiesel: Aleksandar D. Bugarski, NIOH
The national renewable diesel demonstration initiative (NRDDI): Nancy Johns, Natural Resources Canada
Success through fuel borne catalysts in the mining: Volker Hensel, Mann+Hummel
NO₂ management in diesel exhaust in mines: Joseph Holroyd, Airflow Catalyst Systems
Retrofit SCR system for NOx control from heavy-duty mining equipment: M.A. Mannan, Nett Technologies
An eight year look at diesel particulate matter (DPM) results—Vale Inco Ltd.: D.F. O’Connor, Vale Inco Ltd.
Real-time airborne diesel particulate matter monitoring in underground mines: Michel Grenier, Natural Resources Canada
A real-time, wearable elemental carbon monitor for diesel particulate measurements in underground mines: Larry Takiff, ICx Normadics
Keynote Address: Advanced Diesel Engines and the Exhaust Emission Controls: John H. Johnson, Michigan Technological University
MDEC Final Plenary Consultation: Mahe Gangal, Co-Chair, MDEC Conference
The Mining Diesel Emissions Council: Looking Back & Ahead: Edward Richards, EPR Consulting
Soot Accumulation in Diesel Particulate Filters Using ULSD and B20 Biodiesel Fuel Blends: James S. Wallace, University of Toronto
Development of aluminium alloys for high temperature applications in diesel engines: W. Kasprzak, CANMET-MTL
Performance Evaluation of Underground Mine Diesel Engine Exhaust Insulation Products: John Stekar, CEP
Partial flow diesel particulate filters—Practical experiences: Paul Turpin, DCL International
New chemical tracers for diesel source emission apportionment in ambient fine particulate matter: Environment Canada
Optimized mine ventilation on demand (OMVOD): Mark Anderson, Simsmart Technologies

Roundtable Discussion Summary

MDEC Roundtable Panel: Fuels: JP Ouellette, Kubota Canada
MDEC Roundtable Panel: DPM and NO₂: Aleksandar Bugarski, NIOSH
MDEC Roundtable Panel: Engines and Vehicles: John Vergunst, Ontario Ministry of Labour

Diesel Workshop

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