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The program is subject to change at any time at the discretion of the organising and technical committee.


Sunday, August 25, 2019

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Workshop 1: Ventilation Modelling and DPM
Workshop 2: Ventilation Economics
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Pre-Conference Networking Hour
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Workshop 1: Ventilation Modelling and DPM
Workshop 2: Ventilation Economics
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Pre-Conference Networking Hour

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Workshop 1: Ventilation Modelling and DPM
Workshop 2: Ventilation Economics
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Pre-Conference Networking Hour


Monday, August 26, 2019

8:30 AM - 10:35 AM
Session 1: Opening Plenary


Welcome & OH&S
Duncan Chalmers, University of New South Wales

AusIMM Welcome
Chris Davis, Board Director, AusIMM

Ventilation, the future of possibilities
Cheryl Allen, Vale North Atlantic

Ventilation of waste and orepasses, tramming routes and drawpoints
Rick Brake, Mine Ventilation Australia

Accuracy and confidence prediction in ventilation models
Craig Stewart, Howden

Ventilation planning considerations for the Carrapateena Sublevel Cave
Katie Manns, BBE Consulting
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Day 1 Morning Tea and Exhibition
11:05 AM - 12:45 PM
Session 2: Methane and Coal Dust Explosions

Sponsored By


The reasonable location of high drainage roadway to control gas exceeding and spontaneous combustion in goaf
Shugang Li, Xi'an University of Science and Technology

Ventilation and gas management strategies for re-entry to Pike River Mine Drift
John Rowland, Dallas Mining Services

Calibrating model airway size and resistance with survey asbuilt data
Martin Griffith, Howden

International Mine Ventilation Congress (IMVC) Sydney, 2021; Industry Ventilation Issues; ACARP Research. International Mine Ventilation Workshop Feedback - Professor Fubao Zhou, CUMT
Bharath Belle, Anglo American Metallurgical Coal
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Day 1 Lunch and Exhibition
1:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Session 3: Coal Mine Ventilation

Sponsored By


Avoiding repeat incidents – learning the lessons of the past
Bob Leeming, Health and Safety Executive

Risk Analysis of Ventilation System Design Regulations for Mines Operating in Kazakhstan
Sergei Sabanov, School of Mining and Geosciences, Nazarbayev University

Ventilation control system multiphase implementation approach driven by safety and production
Hans Mohle, BBE Consulting (Australasia)

Implementation of energy efficiency and ventilation on demand at the Aguas Teñidas mine
Javier De Miguel Fuentevilla, MATSA
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Day 1 Afternoon Tea and Exhibition
4:00 PM - 5:25 PM
Session 4: Heat and Refrigeration

Sponsored By


Ventilation and workers health: A regulator’s perspective
Andrew Chaplyn, DMIRS

Effective temperature: is it an effective heat stress management index?
Michael Tuck, Federation University Australia

Predicting annual underground thermal flywheel effects
Martin Griffith, Howden

Presidential Address - Mine Ventilation Society Australia
Michael Shearer, Mine Ventilation Society Australia
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Welcome Reception

Sponsored By
8:30 AM - 10:35 AM
Session 1: Opening Plenary


Welcome & OH&S
Duncan Chalmers, University of New South Wales

AusIMM Welcome
Chris Davis, Board Director, AusIMM

Ventilation, the future of possibilities
Cheryl Allen, Vale North Atlantic

Ventilation of waste and orepasses, tramming routes and drawpoints
Rick Brake, Mine Ventilation Australia

Accuracy and confidence prediction in ventilation models
Craig Stewart, Howden

Ventilation planning considerations for the Carrapateena Sublevel Cave
Katie Manns, BBE Consulting
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Day 1 Morning Tea and Exhibition
11:05 AM - 12:45 PM
Session 2: Methane and Coal Dust Explosions

Sponsored By


The reasonable location of high drainage roadway to control gas exceeding and spontaneous combustion in goaf
Shugang Li, Xi'an University of Science and Technology

Ventilation and gas management strategies for re-entry to Pike River Mine Drift
John Rowland, Dallas Mining Services

Calibrating model airway size and resistance with survey asbuilt data
Martin Griffith, Howden

International Mine Ventilation Congress (IMVC) Sydney, 2021; Industry Ventilation Issues; ACARP Research. International Mine Ventilation Workshop Feedback - Professor Fubao Zhou, CUMT
Bharath Belle, Anglo American Metallurgical Coal
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Day 1 Lunch and Exhibition
1:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Session 3: Coal Mine Ventilation

Sponsored By


Avoiding repeat incidents – learning the lessons of the past
Bob Leeming, Health and Safety Executive

Risk Analysis of Ventilation System Design Regulations for Mines Operating in Kazakhstan
Sergei Sabanov, School of Mining and Geosciences, Nazarbayev University

Ventilation control system multiphase implementation approach driven by safety and production
Hans Mohle, BBE Consulting (Australasia)

Implementation of energy efficiency and ventilation on demand at the Aguas Teñidas mine
Javier De Miguel Fuentevilla, MATSA
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Day 1 Afternoon Tea and Exhibition
4:00 PM - 5:25 PM
Session 4: Heat and Refrigeration

Sponsored By


Ventilation and workers health: A regulator’s perspective
Andrew Chaplyn, DMIRS

Effective temperature: is it an effective heat stress management index?
Michael Tuck, Federation University Australia

Predicting annual underground thermal flywheel effects
Martin Griffith, Howden

Presidential Address - Mine Ventilation Society Australia
Michael Shearer, Mine Ventilation Society Australia
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Welcome Reception

Sponsored By

8:30 AM - 10:35 AM
Session 1: Opening Plenary


Welcome & OH&S
Duncan Chalmers, University of New South Wales

AusIMM Welcome
Chris Davis, Board Director, AusIMM

Ventilation, the future of possibilities
Cheryl Allen, Vale North Atlantic

Ventilation of waste and orepasses, tramming routes and drawpoints
Rick Brake, Mine Ventilation Australia

Accuracy and confidence prediction in ventilation models
Craig Stewart, Howden

Ventilation planning considerations for the Carrapateena Sublevel Cave
Katie Manns, BBE Consulting
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Day 1 Morning Tea and Exhibition
11:05 AM - 12:45 PM
Session 2: Methane and Coal Dust Explosions

Sponsored By


The reasonable location of high drainage roadway to control gas exceeding and spontaneous combustion in goaf
Shugang Li, Xi'an University of Science and Technology

Ventilation and gas management strategies for re-entry to Pike River Mine Drift
John Rowland, Dallas Mining Services

Calibrating model airway size and resistance with survey asbuilt data
Martin Griffith, Howden

International Mine Ventilation Congress (IMVC) Sydney, 2021; Industry Ventilation Issues; ACARP Research. International Mine Ventilation Workshop Feedback - Professor Fubao Zhou, CUMT
Bharath Belle, Anglo American Metallurgical Coal
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Day 1 Lunch and Exhibition
1:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Session 3: Coal Mine Ventilation

Sponsored By


Avoiding repeat incidents – learning the lessons of the past
Bob Leeming, Health and Safety Executive

Risk Analysis of Ventilation System Design Regulations for Mines Operating in Kazakhstan
Sergei Sabanov, School of Mining and Geosciences, Nazarbayev University

Ventilation control system multiphase implementation approach driven by safety and production
Hans Mohle, BBE Consulting (Australasia)

Implementation of energy efficiency and ventilation on demand at the Aguas Teñidas mine
Javier De Miguel Fuentevilla, MATSA
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Day 1 Afternoon Tea and Exhibition
4:00 PM - 5:25 PM
Session 4: Heat and Refrigeration

Sponsored By


Ventilation and workers health: A regulator’s perspective
Andrew Chaplyn, DMIRS

Effective temperature: is it an effective heat stress management index?
Michael Tuck, Federation University Australia

Predicting annual underground thermal flywheel effects
Martin Griffith, Howden

Presidential Address - Mine Ventilation Society Australia
Michael Shearer, Mine Ventilation Society Australia
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Welcome Reception

Sponsored By


Tuesday, August 27, 2019

8:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Session 5: Health Hazard Management-Respirable Dust/Diesel Emissions

Sponsored By


Day 2 Welcome and Opening Remarks
Guang Xu, Deputy Chairperson, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Reforming the Coal Mine Worker Health Scheme: the experience in Queensland and what we have learned
Heidi Roberts, DNRME, Queensland

Robust control of diesel engine particulate emissions in underground coal mining
Nick Coplin, Orbital Australia

Psychrometric evaluation of workplace impacts upon change to battery mobile equipment from diesel
Chris McGuire, Hatch Pty Ltd

Working toward a better understanding of diesel engine exhaust emissions for underground mines in Western Australia
Junior Oding, Regulator DMIRS (WA)

Intelligent Mining at Huangling Mine, with Special Mention of Ventilation Safeguard System
Jerry Tien, Missouri S&T
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Day 2 Morning Tea and Exhibition
11:15 AM - 1:30 PM
Session 6: Health and Safety Hazard Management

Sponsored By


Dust control in the construction of tunnels and coal mines under condition of positive pressure ventilation
Fubao Zhou, China University of Mining and Technology

A Study on the Performance of Novel blast-proof door under Gas Explosion
Rongkun Pan, Henan Polytechnic University

Performance analysis of surface goaf hole gas drainage systems and use of CO triggers for spontaneous combustion risk management in Australian coal mines
Guangyao Si, University of New South Wales

Tracer gas study of nano diesel particulate matter behaviour in secondary ventilation practices
Silvia Black, Chemcentre

A novel approach for predicting the incubation period of spontaneous combustion of coal based on thermogravimetric analysis
Xiaoxing Zhong, China University of Mining and Technology

Safety Aspects of Ventilation Equipment – Both in Operation and Also Reliability for Personnel Working Environment
Livio Salvestro, Howden
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Day 2 Lunch and Exhibition | MVSA AGM
2:30 PM - 3:50 PM
Session 7: Health Hazard Management II

Sponsored By


Underground mine fire extinguishment using aqueous foam that has high expansion, rapid coverage, and fast extinguishing effect
Botao Qin, China University of Mining and Technology

The influence of atmospheric pressure change principles on gas sampling in mine closed fire zone
Baiwei Lei, China University of Mining and Technology

Impact of where a measurement is taken on the value of a heat stress index
Michael Tuck, Federation University Australia
3:50 PM - 4:20 PM
Day 2 Afternoon Tea and Exhibition
4:20 PM - 5:10 PM
Session 8: Detection and Control of Spontaneous Combustion & Diesel Emissions Control and Measurement

Sponsored By


Mechanisms for spontaneous combustion events in low intrinsic reactivity coals and carbonaceous shales
Jan Theiler, Cb3 Mine Services Pty Ltd

Investigation of combustion properties and burning behaviour of Australian Hunter Valley coal dust
Mohammed Al-zuraiji, University of Newcastle
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Conference Dinner
8:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Session 5: Health Hazard Management-Respirable Dust/Diesel Emissions

Sponsored By


Day 2 Welcome and Opening Remarks
Guang Xu, Deputy Chairperson, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Reforming the Coal Mine Worker Health Scheme: the experience in Queensland and what we have learned
Heidi Roberts, DNRME, Queensland

Robust control of diesel engine particulate emissions in underground coal mining
Nick Coplin, Orbital Australia

Psychrometric evaluation of workplace impacts upon change to battery mobile equipment from diesel
Chris McGuire, Hatch Pty Ltd

Working toward a better understanding of diesel engine exhaust emissions for underground mines in Western Australia
Junior Oding, Regulator DMIRS (WA)

Intelligent Mining at Huangling Mine, with Special Mention of Ventilation Safeguard System
Jerry Tien, Missouri S&T
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Day 2 Morning Tea and Exhibition
11:15 AM - 1:30 PM
Session 6: Health and Safety Hazard Management

Sponsored By


Dust control in the construction of tunnels and coal mines under condition of positive pressure ventilation
Fubao Zhou, China University of Mining and Technology

A Study on the Performance of Novel blast-proof door under Gas Explosion
Rongkun Pan, Henan Polytechnic University

Performance analysis of surface goaf hole gas drainage systems and use of CO triggers for spontaneous combustion risk management in Australian coal mines
Guangyao Si, University of New South Wales

Tracer gas study of nano diesel particulate matter behaviour in secondary ventilation practices
Silvia Black, Chemcentre

A novel approach for predicting the incubation period of spontaneous combustion of coal based on thermogravimetric analysis
Xiaoxing Zhong, China University of Mining and Technology

Safety Aspects of Ventilation Equipment – Both in Operation and Also Reliability for Personnel Working Environment
Livio Salvestro, Howden
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Day 2 Lunch and Exhibition | MVSA AGM
2:30 PM - 3:50 PM
Session 7: Health Hazard Management II

Sponsored By


Underground mine fire extinguishment using aqueous foam that has high expansion, rapid coverage, and fast extinguishing effect
Botao Qin, China University of Mining and Technology

The influence of atmospheric pressure change principles on gas sampling in mine closed fire zone
Baiwei Lei, China University of Mining and Technology

Impact of where a measurement is taken on the value of a heat stress index
Michael Tuck, Federation University Australia
3:50 PM - 4:20 PM
Day 2 Afternoon Tea and Exhibition
4:20 PM - 5:10 PM
Session 8: Detection and Control of Spontaneous Combustion & Diesel Emissions Control and Measurement

Sponsored By


Mechanisms for spontaneous combustion events in low intrinsic reactivity coals and carbonaceous shales
Jan Theiler, Cb3 Mine Services Pty Ltd

Investigation of combustion properties and burning behaviour of Australian Hunter Valley coal dust
Mohammed Al-zuraiji, University of Newcastle
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Conference Dinner

8:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Session 5: Health Hazard Management-Respirable Dust/Diesel Emissions

Sponsored By


Day 2 Welcome and Opening Remarks
Guang Xu, Deputy Chairperson, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Reforming the Coal Mine Worker Health Scheme: the experience in Queensland and what we have learned
Heidi Roberts, DNRME, Queensland

Robust control of diesel engine particulate emissions in underground coal mining
Nick Coplin, Orbital Australia

Psychrometric evaluation of workplace impacts upon change to battery mobile equipment from diesel
Chris McGuire, Hatch Pty Ltd

Working toward a better understanding of diesel engine exhaust emissions for underground mines in Western Australia
Junior Oding, Regulator DMIRS (WA)

Intelligent Mining at Huangling Mine, with Special Mention of Ventilation Safeguard System
Jerry Tien, Missouri S&T
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Day 2 Morning Tea and Exhibition
11:15 AM - 1:30 PM
Session 6: Health and Safety Hazard Management

Sponsored By


Dust control in the construction of tunnels and coal mines under condition of positive pressure ventilation
Fubao Zhou, China University of Mining and Technology

A Study on the Performance of Novel blast-proof door under Gas Explosion
Rongkun Pan, Henan Polytechnic University

Performance analysis of surface goaf hole gas drainage systems and use of CO triggers for spontaneous combustion risk management in Australian coal mines
Guangyao Si, University of New South Wales

Tracer gas study of nano diesel particulate matter behaviour in secondary ventilation practices
Silvia Black, Chemcentre

A novel approach for predicting the incubation period of spontaneous combustion of coal based on thermogravimetric analysis
Xiaoxing Zhong, China University of Mining and Technology

Safety Aspects of Ventilation Equipment – Both in Operation and Also Reliability for Personnel Working Environment
Livio Salvestro, Howden
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Day 2 Lunch and Exhibition | MVSA AGM
2:30 PM - 3:50 PM
Session 7: Health Hazard Management II

Sponsored By


Underground mine fire extinguishment using aqueous foam that has high expansion, rapid coverage, and fast extinguishing effect
Botao Qin, China University of Mining and Technology

The influence of atmospheric pressure change principles on gas sampling in mine closed fire zone
Baiwei Lei, China University of Mining and Technology

Impact of where a measurement is taken on the value of a heat stress index
Michael Tuck, Federation University Australia
3:50 PM - 4:20 PM
Day 2 Afternoon Tea and Exhibition
4:20 PM - 5:10 PM
Session 8: Detection and Control of Spontaneous Combustion & Diesel Emissions Control and Measurement

Sponsored By


Mechanisms for spontaneous combustion events in low intrinsic reactivity coals and carbonaceous shales
Jan Theiler, Cb3 Mine Services Pty Ltd

Investigation of combustion properties and burning behaviour of Australian Hunter Valley coal dust
Mohammed Al-zuraiji, University of Newcastle
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Conference Dinner


Wednesday, August 28, 2019

8:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Session 9: Ventilation Management

Sponsored By


Day 3 Welcome and Opening Remarks
Basil Beamish, B3 Mining Services Pty Ltd

Selection guide when considering rental or fixed mine cooling plants
Leon van Den Berg, BBE Consulting (Australasia)

Using ventilation to drive mine productivity
Javier Fernandez, Zitrón Australia

Study on the effect of seasonal air-flow on high temperature environment in deep mines and its prevention technology
Li Zou, Xi’an University of Science and Technology

Ventilation air methane: a simulation of an optimised process of abatement with power and cooling
Francis Nadaraju, The University of Newcastle (Australia)
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Day 3 Morning Tea and Exhibition
10:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Session 10: Coal Seam Gas, Including Gas Drainage/Storage and Utilisation

Sponsored By


Risk assessment of spontaneous combustion of sulfide ores based on thermal analysis and AHP method
Zilin Chen, Sinosteel Corporation Wuhan Safety & Environmental Protection Research Institute

Study on microstructure differences of coal samples before and after loading
Liu Jiajia, Henan Polytechnic University

Study on the heat removal efficiency of thermal probe on coal stockpile under different arrangement and ambient air velocity
Gao-Ming Wei, Xi’an University of Science and Technology

Study on distribution law of air leakage in gas drainage borehole
Gao Jianliang, Henan Polytechnic University

Study on coordinated control and intelligent regulation for the disaster smoke flow in coal mines
Kai Wang, China University of Mining & Technology

Conference Wrap-up and Close
Duncan Chalmers, University of New South Wales
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Day 3 Lunch and Exhibition
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Workshop 3: Fan Performance – Proving the Supplied Fan Meets Performance Requirements in Field Test Situation

Sponsored By Howden,
8:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Session 9: Ventilation Management

Sponsored By


Day 3 Welcome and Opening Remarks
Basil Beamish, B3 Mining Services Pty Ltd

Selection guide when considering rental or fixed mine cooling plants
Leon van Den Berg, BBE Consulting (Australasia)

Using ventilation to drive mine productivity
Javier Fernandez, Zitrón Australia

Study on the effect of seasonal air-flow on high temperature environment in deep mines and its prevention technology
Li Zou, Xi’an University of Science and Technology

Ventilation air methane: a simulation of an optimised process of abatement with power and cooling
Francis Nadaraju, The University of Newcastle (Australia)
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Day 3 Morning Tea and Exhibition
10:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Session 10: Coal Seam Gas, Including Gas Drainage/Storage and Utilisation

Sponsored By


Risk assessment of spontaneous combustion of sulfide ores based on thermal analysis and AHP method
Zilin Chen, Sinosteel Corporation Wuhan Safety & Environmental Protection Research Institute

Study on microstructure differences of coal samples before and after loading
Liu Jiajia, Henan Polytechnic University

Study on the heat removal efficiency of thermal probe on coal stockpile under different arrangement and ambient air velocity
Gao-Ming Wei, Xi’an University of Science and Technology

Study on distribution law of air leakage in gas drainage borehole
Gao Jianliang, Henan Polytechnic University

Study on coordinated control and intelligent regulation for the disaster smoke flow in coal mines
Kai Wang, China University of Mining & Technology

Conference Wrap-up and Close
Duncan Chalmers, University of New South Wales
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Day 3 Lunch and Exhibition
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Workshop 3: Fan Performance – Proving the Supplied Fan Meets Performance Requirements in Field Test Situation

Sponsored By Howden,

8:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Session 9: Ventilation Management

Sponsored By


Day 3 Welcome and Opening Remarks
Basil Beamish, B3 Mining Services Pty Ltd

Selection guide when considering rental or fixed mine cooling plants
Leon van Den Berg, BBE Consulting (Australasia)

Using ventilation to drive mine productivity
Javier Fernandez, Zitrón Australia

Study on the effect of seasonal air-flow on high temperature environment in deep mines and its prevention technology
Li Zou, Xi’an University of Science and Technology

Ventilation air methane: a simulation of an optimised process of abatement with power and cooling
Francis Nadaraju, The University of Newcastle (Australia)
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Day 3 Morning Tea and Exhibition
10:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Session 10: Coal Seam Gas, Including Gas Drainage/Storage and Utilisation

Sponsored By


Risk assessment of spontaneous combustion of sulfide ores based on thermal analysis and AHP method
Zilin Chen, Sinosteel Corporation Wuhan Safety & Environmental Protection Research Institute

Study on microstructure differences of coal samples before and after loading
Liu Jiajia, Henan Polytechnic University

Study on the heat removal efficiency of thermal probe on coal stockpile under different arrangement and ambient air velocity
Gao-Ming Wei, Xi’an University of Science and Technology

Study on distribution law of air leakage in gas drainage borehole
Gao Jianliang, Henan Polytechnic University

Study on coordinated control and intelligent regulation for the disaster smoke flow in coal mines
Kai Wang, China University of Mining & Technology

Conference Wrap-up and Close
Duncan Chalmers, University of New South Wales
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Day 3 Lunch and Exhibition
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Workshop 3: Fan Performance – Proving the Supplied Fan Meets Performance Requirements in Field Test Situation

Sponsored By Howden,


Thursday, August 29, 2019

7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Perth Technical Tour
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Perth Technical Tour

7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Perth Technical Tour


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