MDEC 2016, October 4 - 6, 2016, Toronto, ON

Conference Presentations

Conference agenda

Keynote Address: Technology and Innovation Driving Mining Forward: Mike MacFarlane, MDM Mining
NO₂ formation and reduction from a Tier 4 final engine and aftertreatment system: Evelynn Stirling, Cummins
Low NO₂ formation diesel oxidation catalysts: John Stekar, Catalytic Exhaust Products Ltd.
Laboratory evaluation of diesel oxidation catalysts for NO₂ formation: Brent Rubeli, Natural Resources Canada
Controlling exposure of underground coal miners to diesel aerosols: Aleksandar D. Bugarski, NIOSH
New mine development considerations, diesel versus electric operation of equipment: Alain Landry, Glencore
The inevitable change to zero emission underground work environments: Mike Kasaba, Artisan Vehicle Systems Inc.
Evaluation of the CanmetENERGY prototype catalyzed diesel particulate filter: determination of the balance point temperature: Brent Rubeli, Natural Resources Canada
DPM Monitoring & Abatement Research at Virginia Tech: Zack Henderson, Virginia Tech
On-board monitoring of diesel emissions pilot project – June 2015 to May 2016 results: Paul Sheremeto, Pattern Discovery Technologies Inc.
Keynote Address: The Importance of Science Entreprise: Donna Kirkwood, Deputy Chief Scientist, Natural Resources Canada
2014 Ontario underground mine survey outcomes: Glen Staskus, Ontario Ministry of Labour
Ventilation system management – the balance between energy conservation and air quality: Michelle Levesque, Natural Resources Canada
Comparison of total mine airflow requirements determined utilizing a comprehensive new method vs. a traditional approach: Dan Stinnette, Virginia Tech
Diesel fuel properties: Don Munroe, Suncor
A Review of NIOSH manual of analytical methods Chapter DL – Monitoring diesel particulate exhaust in the workplace: Robert Stoyanoff, Golder Associates Ltd.
CSA standards update: M424 mobile equipment: Priya Malik, CSA Group
Diesel Particulate Matter Measurement Methodology, DPM Emissions from Mining Equipment and Measurement of DPF Filtration Efficiency: Erkki Lamminen, Dekati Ltd.
Final Plenary Consultation: David Young, Co-Chair MDEC Conference

Diesel Workshop

Workshop presentations

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