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Mining Engineering · Q2

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Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 2

Q2

The main purpose of self rescuer is to enable the wearer to escape through an atmosphere resulting after a . . . . . . . . or after an . . . . . . . . in a mine.

A.
Fire, Explosion
Answer
B.
Gas, Outburt
C.
Rockburst, bump
D.
None

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
A self-rescuer is a personal protective device used in underground mines to protect miners from toxic gases, especially carbon monoxide (CO), during emergencies.

The main purpose of a self-rescuer is to enable the wearer to safely escape from an area affected by hazardous atmospheres resulting from a fire or an explosion.

These incidents commonly release carbon monoxide and other harmful gases, which are life-threatening without respiratory protection.

Self-rescuers function by either filtering toxic gases (chemical-based) or providing a small oxygen supply (oxygen-based) for short durations, allowing enough time to evacuate.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Fire, Explosion