Which internal combustion engines shall be used underground in a mine and under what conditions?
(10.25.1) No internal combustion engine other than a diesel engine which is approved by the principle inspector of mines shall be used underground in any mine.
How shall diesel be delivered underground?
(10.25.7) Diesel shall be delivered underground in such a manner that no spillage takes place during delivery. When the fuel is piped underground the pipes shall be drained each time after use.
How shall diesel be stored underground?
(10.25.7) Diesel shall be stored underground only in robust closed containers which do not leak.
How much diesel may be stored underground?
(10.25.7) The quantity of diesel stored underground shall not be more than three day’s estimated consumption except with the written permission of the principle inspector of mines.
How shall re-fueling of diesel powered engines be carried out underground?
(10.25.9) Re-fueling of diesel powered engines underground shall only be carried out at such properly established filling stations.
What are the regulations regarding diesel engine filling stations?
(10.25.11)
- No unauthorized person shall enter any filling station, and
- No person shall smoke or use an open light in the vicinity of any filling station.
(10.25.12) In every mine, other than a fiery mine, suitable notices shall be posted up and maintained at the entrances prohibiting persons from smoking or using any open light in the vicinity of a filling station.
Where shall every mobile diesel powered unit be kept underground in a coal mine when not in use?
(10.25.14) In any coal mine every mobile diesel powered unit underground shall when not in use be kept in a place approved by the manager.