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Korshunov Gennadiy Ivanovich , Mironenkova N. A., Duka N. E., Poleshchuk A. A. Improving Safety in Coal Mining Operations by Monitoring Radiation Environment International Journal of Engineering (IJE). 2026. №9. pp. 1-15. https://www.ije.ir/article_245202.html
Авторы
Korshunov Gennadiy Ivanovich , Mironenkova N. A., Duka N. E., Poleshchuk A. A.
Журнал
International Journal of Engineering (IJE)
Год
2026
Ключевые слова
Аннотация
Radiation safety remains an important concern in mining because coal and associated host rocks may contain naturally occurring radionuclides that contribute to radon accumulation in underground workings. This study investigates the radiation environment of two operating coal mines in the Kuznetsk Coal Basin (Kuzbass) using field measurements and laboratory analyses. The results revealed a direct relationship between the radionuclide composition of coal and host rocks and radon activity concentration in the mine atmosphere. The investigated mines exhibited distinct radiogeochemical characteristics, which were reflected in differences in radon levels. The results further demonstrated that adequate ventilation can effectively limit radon accumulation, even where radionuclide activity in the surrounding rock mass is elevated. Based on the established relationship between radionuclide content and radon release, a monitoring and forecasting approach is proposed to identify areas requiring enhanced radiation control and to support the determination of appropriate ventilation requirements. Effective radiation protection should integrate systematic radon monitoring, assessment of radon progeny associated with deposited coal dust, and appropriate ventilation and dust-control measures. The proposed approach may also support regional radon-hazard mapping using spectrometric data from exploration cores and facilitate radiation-informed ventilation design, thereby improving the identification and management of potential occupational radon exposure in underground coal mines.
