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GATE 2022 MN – Question 26

Surface Environment, Mine Ventilation and Underground Hazards · Mine Ventilation · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Identify the WRONG statement about properly controlled air recirculation in an underground workplace. It can:

  1. Increase workplace air velocity.
  2. Lead to increased workplace contaminant concentrations.
  3. Require an additional fan.
  4. Reduce overall ventilation cost.

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Correct answer: (B) Lead to increased workplace contaminant concentrations.

Explanation

The intended controlled system increases local circulation while maintaining the required fresh-air supply and acceptable contaminant control. Extra fan equipment may be used and overall conditioning/ventilation cost can fall. Thus B is the intended wrong claim about the properly controlled application. Uncontrolled or inadequately diluted recirculation can in fact accumulate contaminants; that is precisely what the control requirement must prevent.

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