Mining and MineralsMine Ventilation and Environmental Control
Underground ventilation delivers breathable air, removes contaminants and controls heat, and it is frequently the single largest consumer of power on an underground mine. This course covers designing and operating it. Delegates work through airflow fundamentals and network analysis, fan selection and duty, and the control of dust, diesel particulate, gases and radiation. Heat and humidity receive detailed treatment, since refrigeration becomes a dominant cost as depth increases across the region's deeper mines. Ventilation on demand and energy optimisation are covered alongside survey and measurement technique, and the course closes on emergency ventilation, refuge chambers and escape planning.
Course objectives
- Apply airflow fundamentals and carry out ventilation network analysis
- Select fans against duty and assess system resistance
- Control dust, diesel particulate, gases and radiation
- Manage heat and humidity, including refrigeration where required
- Conduct ventilation surveys and interpret the measurements
- Apply ventilation on demand and reduce energy consumption
- Plan emergency ventilation, refuge and escape
Who should attend
- Ventilation officers and engineers
- Underground mining engineers
- Occupational hygienists in mining
- Health and safety practitioners underground
- Mine managers and technical services staff
Course outline
- 01Airflow fundamentals and resistance
- 02Ventilation network analysis
- 03Fan selection and duty
- 04Dust, diesel particulate and gas control
- 05Heat, humidity and refrigeration
- 06Ventilation surveys and measurement
- 07Ventilation on demand and energy optimisation
- 08Emergency ventilation, refuge chambers and escape
Scheduled sessions
| Dates | Venue | Format | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 to 16 October 2026 | Johannesburg, South Africa | Classroom | R19,950 per delegate | Register Now |
| 7 to 11 December 2026 | Pretoria, South Africa | Classroom | R19,950 per delegate | Register Now |
| 25 to 29 January 2027 | Port Louis, Mauritius | Classroom | USD 1,325 per delegate | Register Now |
| 8 to 12 March 2027 | Online | Online | R8,500 per delegate | Register Now |