Development of a low-cost device for monitoring ventilation parameters (temperature, humidity and pressure) in underground environments to increase operational safety using IoT.
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2022
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The important role of ventilation in underground mines is to ensure safety and adequate
environmental conditions in all accessible areas of a mine. This research aims to develop lowcost solutions for monitoring ventilation parameters in underground mines using the Internet of
Things (IoT). A comparison between standard measuring equipment and a new low-cost wearable
monitoring device prototype was performed, and the variables measured in an underground mine
were pressure, temperature, and relative humidity. The results in all surveys indicate that the wearable
monitoring device prototype can properly be used for continuous monitoring of the underground
environment. The standard measurement devices for underground mines should continuously be
used by mining companies as requested by local legislation. The low-cost wearable monitoring
device developed should be viewed as a redundant measurement device for operators’ safety. The
constant innovations in technology can support mining operators in anticipating problems, improving
productivity, ensuring safety, and meeting standards at low investments.
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Underground mine, Wearable devices, Safety, Internet of things, Low-cost
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SANTOS, R. de C. P. et al. Development of a low-cost device for monitoring ventilation parameters (temperature, humidity and pressure) in underground environments to increase operational safety using IoT. Mining, v. 2, p. 746-756, nov. 2022. Disponível em: <https://www.mdpi.com/2673-6489/2/4/41>. Acesso em: 15 mar. 2023.