Workshop A: Diesel-BEV Trade-Offs: Ventilation Implications

Substituting BEVs for diesel equipment is a trending consideration for achieving GHG reductions of underground mining operations. This growing trend demands a new approach to both the safety standards, operating procedures, and ventilation requirements of a mining operation.

This workshop will examine:

• Evaluation of the respective project/mine Basis of Design (BoD), giving particular consideration to the ventilation impact resulting from the use of BEVs in place of diesel-powered equipment,
• Potential changes in mine ventilation demand, ventilation system layout, and required infrastructure,
• Response to battery-related emergencies (e.g., battery fires) and general health and safety considerations, and
• Performing a SWOT analysis of the transition from diesel-powered equipment to BEVs from a ventilation perspective.