Impact Of Technology In Coal Mines Flashcards
What is the purpose of ventilation shafts?
Allowed fresh air to be ventilated in and dirty air to be pumped out
Improved the air quality and the temperature.
What function did the steam engine serve in mines?
Allowed excess water to be pumped out from the mine shafts
Prevented flooding.
What was the purpose of the Davy Safety Lamp?
Allowed lighting to be used that would prevent gas seeping in causing an explosion
Improved safety for miners by reducing risk of explosions.
What are pit props made of and what is their function?
Steel and Iron beams to hold up mine shafts
Replacing wooden shafts or piles of coal reduced likelihood of mine shaft collapses.
What material was used for iron rails and what was their advantage?
Used to transport coal
Reduced the need for bearers and was less likely to warp like wooden rails.
What is the benefit of winding gear in coal mining?
Able to transport coal to the surface without using ladders
Improved safety and the rate at which coal could be excavated.
