07---Sunday---Diesel Particulates

Question 0

What is the recognised exposure limit for Diesel particulates is?

Answer 0

0.2 mg / m3

Question 1

What hydrocarbons (unburnt fuel)are found in diesel exhausts of vehicles list 4

Answer 1

Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen dioxide
Nitric oxide
Aldehydes

Question 2

What is the maximum raw gas emissions for a diesel vehicle.
Eg CO
Nitrides of oxygen NOX
Aldehydes

Answer 2

1500ppm for CO.
1000ppm for nitrides of oxygen.
50 ppm for aldehydes.

Question 3

When shall DPM monitoring be carried out?

Answer 3

Before equipment goes underground for the first time
Monthly
When returning and having any work done that can affect the level of diesel exhaust emissions

Question 4

What is the Queensland mining industry standard for carbon?

Answer 4

0.1mg/m3

It is thought that carbon makes up to 50 % of diesel particulate.

Question 5

Name some control strategies for diesel exposure control?

Answer 5

Ventilation
Standards
Operating controls are procedures work practices
Minimise engine idling
Limit kilowatt in work area tag board

Question 6

Name some control strategies for diesel emission control?

Answer 6

Diesel engines
Maintenance
Fuel quality
DPM exhaust filters