Actual problems of coal accumulations ignition in rock dumps

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30686/1609-9192-2024-5S-71-77

Читать на русскоя языкеS.G. Gendler, A.S. Bratskih
Empress Catherine II Saint Petersburg Mining University, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
Russian Mining Industry №5 / 2024 p.71-77

Abstract: The article emphasizes the relevance of the problem of spontaneous fires in coal dumps. Despite significant labor, environmental, and economic losses associated with spontaneous combustion, companies often overlook preventive measures. The study was done through a systematic analysis of research publications published on the Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar and Elibrary databases, as well as in dedicated journals and academic resources. However, analysis shows that preventing spontaneous combustion is more effective compared to dealing with its consequences. The development of effective preventive measures is only possible with an understanding of the combined impact of factors influencing the occurrence and development of spontaneous fires. A broad experimental and theoretical database has already been created that describes the effects of individual factors on the development of spontaneous fires. However, there is still no methodology to assess the combined effects of the impact factors. Further research is planned to develop a mathematical model for assessing the combined effect of meteorological and mining-geological factors on the development of spontaneous fires.

Keywords: spontaneous fires, spontaneous combustion of coal, waste rock dump, mining, occupational safety, risk-oriented approach, oxidation of coal, fire, propensity for spontaneous combustion

Acknowledgments: The article was prepared within the framework of the state assignment on the topic No. FMEZ-2022-0009.

For citation: Gendler S.G., Bratskih A.S. Actual problems of coal accumulations ignition in rock dumps. Russian Mining Industry. 2024;(5S):71–77. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.30686/1609-9192-2024-5S-71-77

Article info

Received: 02.09.2024

Revised: 08.10.2024

Accepted: 15.10.2024

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Semen G. Gendler – Dr. Sci. (Eng.), Professor, The St. Petersburg Mining University of Empress Catherine II, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Anastasiya S. Bratskih – Postgraduate Student, The St. Petersburg Mining University of Empress Catherine II, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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