Strata’s Safe Room Offers Solutions For Post-Emergency Protection For Miners
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The Strata Safe Room is a pre-constructed underground refuge room, designed to provide post-emergency protection, breathable air and other provisions to miners trapped underground.
Benefits include:
— Built to accommodate larger numbers of people
— Relatively inexpensive to build and equip
— Ready for immediate use
— Most practical if they can be equipped with a borehole to the surface
— Can be connected to the mine air supply
— Cooling system with battery backup can be provided
— Does not interfere with ongoing mining operations
— Good for travel ways/escapeways and can serve multiple purposes
Construction
Safe Rooms are either excavated out of the side wall of the entry, in a cross-cut or are constructed in an entry using multiple stoppings. For construction in coal mines and to meet federal regulations, Strata offers a 15 psi block stopping, along with a thin spray-on impermeable liner to coat the walls of the room.
Access
An explosion resistant door provides access into the room. An optional Airlock and purge air system are available.
Main Room
Breathable air in the main room can be accomplished in three ways.
1) Through a borehole from the surface
2) Compressed mine air connected to a high quality air filtration system to purify the air
3) Compressed oxygen and air cylinders connected to an electric or powerless CO2 scrubber. Strata offers the option of an active CO2 Scrubber or a passive scrubbing system in a curtain form. Both scrubbing systems utilize soda lime chemicals
Optional Supplies
A scalable supply of food and water are provided, along with a first aid kit, a communication device, flashlights and gas monitors. Benches are in place for additional comfort and a portable toilet, along with supplies as needed.
For more details contact Strata Safety Products:
Phone toll-free (U.S. only): 1-800-691-6601
Phone international: 770-321-2500
To send an e-mail request,
Stop by Strata’s Web site for a visit,
Representative in Chile:
Contact: Jose’ Ojados
Phone: (56-2) 343 05 06/343 05 09
E-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
